Services
- Individual
- Couples
About My Clients
I work well with adults committed to their growth and healing. The kind of people who are engaged, motivated, and actively involved in the therapy experience. Typically, my clients are interested in increasing insight and self-awareness of their problems, exploring their psychosocial patterns, developing more adaptive coping strategies, and processing the cognitive and emotional aspects of their experiences while mindfully engaging in behaviors that align with their values.
My Background and Approach
I am a licensed professional counselor and completed my doctoral training in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings (e.g., outpatient clinics, hospitals, VAs, residential, corrections, community mental health, teletherapy platforms, and now private practice) with diverse populations (e.g., ethnic and racial minorities, sexual minorities [LGBT+], marginalized communities with significant health disparities, individuals in rural communities with difficulties accessing mental health care, and individuals across the lifespan), all of which have afforded me the opportunity to treat individuals with a wide-range of acute and chronic mental health concerns. More info here: https://chicagoclinical.org/therapists/tameer-siddiqui-psyd-lpc/
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe we are most content when we are most in alignment with our true selves. Discontent, then, is more of a disconnect with who we truly are. It is a pain that can take on many forms (e.g. stress, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, anger, grief, exhaustion) and serves the purpose of bringing to our awareness, aspects of our self that need to be attended to rather than ignored. I believe the foundation of a helping relationship lies in fostering a safe space in which a person can show up as they are in the presence of someone who holds them in positive regard while highlighting their strengths and exploring together areas of growth. Within this therapeutic space, I work collaboratively with individuals and witness their transformative self-healing as they learn to tap into reservoirs of inner strength, courage, and self-care. In addition, I understand we are multi-faceted beings and therefore like to emphasize a holistic approach (bio-psycho-socio-spiritual) to honor the whole person.