Afsha Merchant, LCPC

  • Illinois
  • IL LCPC 180.018689
Accepting new clientsVerified 6 hours agoInternational clients
  • 7 years experience
  • English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu
  • BetterHelp network
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Open 16 of the last 30 days

Live availability history

Open on 16 of the last 30 days

We have a check recorded for 16 of those 30 days.

Last checked Oct 22

When Afsha was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.

Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 16 days, no check recorded on 14 days. Most recent check, Oct 22: accepting new clients.

Days available

16/30

16 of those 30 days checked

Availability forecast

We have checked Afsha's listing on 16 of the last 30 days, and they were accepting new clients every one of those times. We need a few more weeks of data to forecast their pattern.

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About Afsha

I'm a therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges. My work centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space where you can explore your concerns without judgment. I specialize in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I'm particularly skilled at addressing self-esteem concerns, communication patterns, social anxiety, relationship conflict, and attachment issues. Whether you're working through grief, body image struggles, workplace stress, or the complexities of identity and belonging, I'm here to support you. I bring cultural awareness and responsiveness to my practice, recognizing that your unique background, experiences, and identity shape your journey. I'm committed to honoring your whole self-including your values, relationships, and lived experiences-as we work together. My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices including Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Gottman Method. I believe in meeting you where you are, listening with genuine curiosity, and walking alongside you as you build insight and move toward meaningful change. Starting therapy takes courage, and I'm honored to be part of your healing journey. Read more Show less

What Afsha helps with

Specialties and approaches

Specializes in

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Also experienced with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

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