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Shamim Sufi

Therapist
28 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

With nearly three decades of experience, I've learned that meaningful change begins when people feel truly heard, understood, and supported. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Having grown up in India and continued my education in both the United Kingdom and the United States, I also bring an appreciation for how culture, family, and life experiences can shape who we are. My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate space where you can build on your strengths, gain practical tools, and create lasting change.

My approach to therapy

No two people come to therapy with the same story, so I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we'll look beyond symptoms to understand what's contributing to your concerns while recognizing the strengths you already have. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused approaches to help you develop practical strategies that support meaningful change in your everyday life.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a conversation about what's been weighing on you, what you'd like to see change, and how I can best support you. Clients often describe me as warm, patient, and easy to talk to. You can expect a supportive, judgment-free environment where you can share at your own pace while we begin identifying your goals and a path forward.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    28 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at WARWICK UNIVERCITY
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Jungian, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu