Services
- Individual
About My Clients
I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and complex trauma recovery. I work well with young and middle age adults who are interested in integrative, holistic approaches to manage their mental health.
My Background and Approach
I'm licensed as a clinical social worker and certified as a psychologically sensitive, trauma-informed yoga teacher through Chicago Room to Breathe. Additionally, I am currently going through the Somatic Attachment Therapy certification program through The Embody Lab. I love building relationships with clients, and working alongside them to explore their inner world and help them incorporate new strategies to live a more fulfilling life. I will provide guided counseling, a listening ear, education and resources that align with your unique needs. With my clients, I work both the mind and body to help them incorporate tools for regulating their nervous system, gaining awareness to how their past impacts their present, and adapting their mindset to achieve goals. We work together to visualize how they want to feel and be in the world, and explore what changes can be applied to their lives.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I aim to provide culturally responsive care, recognizing that race, ethnicity, and religion, as well as physical challenges, all play a unique, powerful impact on the human experience. Working in social services for several years, I also recognize the systemic trauma and oppression that many marginalized groups experience, and I practice clinically from this perspective. My priority is offering clients a supportive, empathetic environment in order to facilitate growth and insight. I recognize that it takes courage to reach out for support, and I feel deeply honored by the opportunity to work with others in becoming their most authentic, whole selves. I value offering accessible mental health services. Please ask about sliding scale options. If you're interested in a complimentary phone consultation prior to scheduling an intake, please SemahLCSW@gmail.com for more information and to schedule.