Amna Saiyed, MS MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist  in Illinois

Amna Saiyed (she/her)

MS MFT
Accepting Clients

Amna is a Marriage and Family therapist (MFT) trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) from Northwestern University.

Marriage & Family Therapist in Illinois
Supervised by Nosheen Hydari

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Amna's approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored for each client. Amna specializes in working systemically with couples, families, and individuals and in fostering secure attachments, improving communication, and resolving conflicts through understanding underlying emotions and needs. Her experience is grounded in cultural sensitivity and complemented by her lived experience as a South Asian and Muslim woman.

My Background and Approach

As an IST trained therapist, Amna pulls from several therapeutic models and theories. She is particularly drawn to the Gottman Method, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Amna draws inspiration from her work with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, especially her teachings on Relational Self Awareness, a concept that encourages developing a curious and compassionate relationship with oneself as a foundation for nurturing meaningful connections meaningful connection with others.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Discernment Counseling
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Attachment Family Conflict Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Islam

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu

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