Mehak Hafeez, MS, LPC, CRC - South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network

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Verified

Private Practice

Chicago, IL 60625

4914 North Francisco Avenue Chicago Illinois 60625 US

312-834-3422312-834-3422

http://www.amandaatkinschicago.com/mehak

I hold a master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. I’m trained in treating co-morbid disorders, intergenerational traumas, substance abuse, and family systems, as well as working with survivors of domestic violence through addressing the multi-dimensional impact on psychosocial functioning. Furthermore, I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), which involves utilizing a strength-based approach to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals.

My theoretical framework is integrative which includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).

Gender

Female

Cultural Heritage

Pakistani

Languages Spoken in Addition to English

Hindi, Urdu

States Licensed to Practice

Illinois

Professional Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Specialties

Addiction and Substance Use Disorders, Career Counseling and Workplace Stress, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Immigration Acculturation and Identity, Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues

Treatment Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, Psychotherapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Types of Insurance Accepted

Other

Sliding Fee Scale

Yes

Appointment Options

Telehealth (virtual)

Evening Hours

Yes

Saturday Hours