Khoshnam Abdul Hamid
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60660
Online in Illinois
As your therapist, I will support you in taking those first steps from the familiar into the unknown, help you to look inward and allow yourself to be vulnerable. I believe this process is fundamental to healing and central to developing meaningful relationships. I use an integrative approach combining Cognitive behavioral and Dialectic Behavioral techniques within an Existential-Humanistic framework. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and stress.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Hindu, LGBTQ+, Muslim, Women clients.
Languages: English, Hindi
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
Approach Description: I use Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques located within an Existential-Humanistic framework.
Education & Credentials
Khoshnam Abdul Hamid Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Female
- License # 180011608
- Licensed in Illinois
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: I have an MA in Social Work from Mumbai, India, as well as an MA in Counseling Psychology from Chicago.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer sliding scale. Please contact me to see if we can arrive on an amount that feels right.
- Accepts Insurance
- BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, United Health Care, Aetna
Khoshnam Abdul Hamid Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Chicago, IL 60660
- Available Online for residents of Illinois
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy via Doxy.me
Having lived in several different countries, and having immigrated here myself, I can understand the difficulty and discomfort involved with navigating change. I value the vulnerability my clients demonstrate when they take difficult steps to change the things that are getting in the way of living more freely and authentically. I am here to provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental space to better support you in making the choices that feel right for you. Multicultural competence and social justice are the heart of my work and approach to counseling.