Mehak Hafeez, LCPC, CRC

Sex/Gender: Female
Pronouns: She / Her
Ethnicity: Pakistani

As a clinician who has been impacted by and survived intergenerational traumas, I believe we are complex and ever growing beings. I deeply value exploring our roots and beliefs as they often paint our world with colors – some colors are beautiful and vibrant, while others no longer serve us. With this, we may need guidance in clarifying our color new schemes.

 

I believe that healing is a lifelong process which requires resiliency, willingness, and courage. These qualities are often learned through the lived experiences of losses, changes, adjustments, and traumas. In my practice of psychotherapy, I define healing as a process that embodies both mind and bodywork. For example, if you are experiencing anxiety around giving a presentation in school, I would recommend you to listen to your thoughts, what they are saying and so on. Furthermore, I would then explore where you feel tension in your body. Finally, what can we do about those thoughts and bodily symptoms to ease our worries.

 

As a social justice oriented and trauma informed therapist who closely works with diverse individuals experiencing issues around dual-identity, cultural and religious stressors, complex traumas, oppressive systems, inter-generational traumas, BIPOC discrimination, domestic violence, female role within a system, and social injustice. Previously, I have provided therapeutic support in community, school, and residential settings with adolescents and young adults on communication, self-esteem, self-care, confidence, and coping mechanisms. Furthermore, I have experience working with parents and families on strengthening relationship dynamics through collaborative efforts. In understanding intergenerational traumas, I continue to learn about ancestral and historical roots of our lineage. In further understanding mother and father wounds, I began working with the perinatal population and have been trained by Postpartum Support International. Additionally, I am EMDR-trained and enjoy using it to treat trauma and distressing life events. I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), which involves utilizing a strength-based approach to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals.

License Number: LCPC #180013665 expires 3/31/25
License State: Illinois
Sliding Scale / Reduced Fee Accepted: Yes
Types of Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Pay, Aetna, Anthem
Lotus Therapy Fund Provider: Yes
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Urdu, Hindi, English
Individuals, Couples, Groups, Families, Diagnostic Testing
In Person Therapy, Telehealth/Teletherapy
Attachment-based/Relational Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), LGBTQ+ Affirming, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Clinical Supervision, Existential Therapy, Integrative
trauma-ptsd, Women's Issues, Traumatic Grief, Substance Use, Racial Identity, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Abuse, Depression, Codependency, Stress
Last modified: February 1, 2024

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