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Sameena Ahmed

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

  • I provide a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive space for clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and major life transitions. I understand that your mental health is shaped by more than symptoms alone—your culture, identity, relationships, experiences, and environment all matter. I’ll take the time to understand your unique story and strengths while helping you build practical tools, greater resilience, and meaningful change that aligns with your values and goals.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. I draw from evidence-based approaches including CPT, CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals. Together, we’ll better understand what’s keeping you stuck, develop practical strategies for moving forward, and create a personalized path toward healing, growth, and the life you want to build.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other, discuss what brings you to therapy, and explore your goals in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. We'll review your history, identify your strengths, and begin creating a personalized treatment plan that fits your needs. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the path ahead.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Northeastern Illinois University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    OCD, End of life care, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Urdu, Hindi