Afsha Merchant
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
4401 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640
Let's Connect (773) 869-7144
Navigating relationships can feel tricky and confusing. Do you find yourself giving to others and not getting the same in return? Maybe you feel like there is no room for your voice, your opinions, or to ask for your needs to be met by others. You might even have a sense that some of the relationships you are in are unhealthy. You have tried to find balance and fairness, but have felt unsuccessful. I get it! Who you are matters. What you want matters. Whether we are working on work, partner, familial relationships, or the relationship you have with yourself,
I will support you to increase your awareness of unhelpful patterns that made you feel stuck, identify goals and desires, and decrease your anxiety/stress symptoms. I use Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with clients to process things that may get in the way.
I am authentic, relatable, and when appropriate, use laughter as a tool for healing. If you are struggling with feelings of uncertainty, helplessness, or confusion in your relationships; if you're looking for ways to feel unstuck or more deeply connected to yourself and others, I encourage you to reach out for a free 15 minute consultation today.
Call or Email Afsha Merchant now for a free 15 minute consultation - (773) 869-7144
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Magellan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Afsha Merchant
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Melissa Kwafo LCSW (Illinois / 149017972) Afsha Merchant
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Certificate from Domestic Violence 40-hour Training 2013
- Attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Masters of Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2019
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (773) 869-7144
Afsha Merchant
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
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Afsha Merchant
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Hindi ,
Spanish ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Hindi ,
Spanish ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (773) 869-7144
Afsha Merchant
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 869-7144
Afsha Merchant
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC