Afsha Merchant, LCPC
- Illinois
- IL LCPC 180.018689
Accepting new clientsVerified 9 hours agoInternational clients
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Open every one of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open every one of the last 30 days
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Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 30 days. Most recent check, Nov 11: accepting new clients.
Days available
30/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Afsha has been open to new clients on 30 of the last 30 days, including today.
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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