Amir Tarsha (he/him)

MD
Accepting Clients

I am a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist.

Psychiatrist in Illinois

Services
  • Individual
  • Medication Management

About My Clients

In addition to expertise in treating to conditions like anxiety, depression, and OCD, I have experience and interest working with patients struggling with creative blocks, low self-esteem/"imposter syndrome", perfectionism, and relationship/interpersonal conflicts. I have a particular interest in the understanding and treatment of patients impacted by narcissistic personality disorders.

My Background and Approach

I trained in psychiatry and behavioral science at Northwestern University and have completed advanced training in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. I offer psychotherapy and when I think it may be helpful, prescribe medication. I try to approach each session without formulaic, pre-conceived ideas about what you may need that day. My hope is that each session provides a space for self-discovery — one in which you are able to get in touch with and reflect upon your desires and fears, dreads and fantasies.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Therapy Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Depth Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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