https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/brittney-brownfield daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/05767a26-09bc-44db-bce2-a37ce37a1e1f/Brittney-8848.jpg Brittney Brownfield - Brittney Brownfield , LCPC THERAPIST, SUPERVISOR & TRAINING MANAGER Brittney (pronouns: She/Her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate anxiety, trauma, emotion and mood regulation, grief, empowerment, and interpersonal issues. Brittney specializes in therapy for children and adolescents, having received a Master’s degree from Wright State University in Counseling Exceptional Children. Brittney has also worked in various mental health settings: partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, community mental health; which cultivated a passion for supporting individuals and their families as they transition through points of crisis in their lives. Throughout her ten years in the field, Brittney has supported clients using several different modalities: CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, ACT; as well as family therapy, couples work, parent coaching, and crisis management. Brittney also hosts the Popcorn Psychology Podcast in which she and two other licensed therapists break down and analyze popular movies and characters from the perspectives of an individual, child, and marriage and family therapist. 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Life affects us—and it should. Yet even when we are in dark places, our therapists can help guide you through. Founded on the principle that all are welcome, valued and validated, Nosh Family Therapy leads with humanity and helps you cultivate wellbeing through gaining insight and awareness into your relationships to promote positive change. Our team of therapists embraces multiculturalism and works with individuals, couples, and families around issues including identity, attachment, differentiation, grief, trauma, infidelity, immigration, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/1632260509319-2BVT9F05WG0W8OFLS6WU/mohammed-hassan-YdXSQIeFWwU-unsplash2.jpg About - To feel is not only to be alive but to thrive. At Nosh Family Therapy, we know the most important relationship you’ll have in life is the one with yourself. We see vulnerability as our essence and our deepest strength, and in a world that often doesn’t encourage it, we proudly stand with you and applaud you to share and be seen. https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/nosheen-hydari daily 0.75 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/6d84dcab-880a-4640-8db6-7ec8f45c856f/9G5A8143.jpg Nosheen Hydari - Nosheen Hydari , LMFT FOUNDER, THERAPIST & SUPERVISOR Nosheen (pronouns: She/Her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an AAMFT-Approved Supervisor, and the founder of Nosh Family Therapy. A Muslim American immigrant from South Asia, Nosheen’s multiethnic experience naturally lends itself to a diverse perspective. She has been fortunate enough to live in a variety of lands and cultures—such as Saudi Arabia, India, and the U.K.—and is fluent in English, Hindi and Urdu. Her last decade of work crosses a multitude of mental health settings throughout the city of Chicago, including public health clinics, hospitals, correctional facilities and community mental health agencies, and is rooted in treating trauma and managing crises due to violence and poverty caused by systemic racism. Nosheen specializes in working with individuals and couples around issues of identity, differentiation, attachment, trauma, self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Whether working with interfaith or biracial individuals or couples, she acknowledges the complexity—and beauty—of clients with multicultural backgrounds and approaches therapy as a way to fuel the mind, body and spirit— nourishment for the soul. She was selected as a “Champion of Change” by President Obama and the Obama White House and worked in collaboration with the Obama White House and Obama Foundation and other local community organizations on efforts to prevent gun violence in the city of Chicago. She has participated in a multitude of local programs and led discussions on reducing violence in the inner city, offering a holistic perspective to community mental health and wellness. Nosheen founded Nosh Family Therapy with the mission to bring together a team of therapists who aim to serve the field of mental health utilizing their unique identities as tools to join with clients from all backgrounds and walks of life, from a culturally competent, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist, anti-capitalist perspective. She has a Master of Science degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Northwestern University. Nosheen can be reached at: nosheen@noshfamilytherapy.com 630.965.6674 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/briana-heneghan daily 0.75 2025-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/da399459-90e4-4ca0-a0da-bf984ea9efce/Briana-8878.jpg Briana Heneghan - Briana Heneghan, LMFT THERAPIST Briana (pronouns: She/Her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Briana works from a trauma informed, humanistic lens. She is trained as an Integrative Systemic Therapist with an emphasis on familial and intimate relational work. She pulls from a variety of therapeutic models and theories to best serve her clients, but does favor Narrative, Emotion-Focused, and Internal Family Systems theories. She has been trained to think systemically even for individual clients, as people are always operating within a larger contextual system which drives their lived experience, decisions, and paths. Briana attempts to appropriately use humor when situations allow for it, and compassion, empathy, and warmth always. Briana’s clinical interests include individuals, couples, work-life balance, career-changing, family of origin issues, women’s issues, men’s Issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, body image/disordered eating, money/finance related issues, grief and loss, adult children and parent relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. Before transitioning to a career in therapy, Briana worked in finance and accounting functions at various corporate settings, and she currently works part-time at a boutique gym providing group fitness classes and personal training. Briana received her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University and received both a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Loyola University Chicago. Briana can be reached at: briana@noshfamilytherapy.com 773.862.8477 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/sheila-shankar daily 0.75 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/02e3cd77-3fc3-4f95-8056-04e59d8a868b/Sheila-2757.jpg Sheila Shankar - Sheila Shankar, LSW THERAPIST Sheila (pronouns: she/her) is a Licensed Social Worker. She believes deeply in the potential for healing when people feel safe to be vulnerable in trusting relationships. Sheila hopes to collaborate with others to transform painful experiences into generative opportunities for growth so that we can create the lives we want to live. A queer South Asian American woman, Sheila is attuned to the complexity of navigating differences in culture, race, sexuality, religion, class, politics, and more in families and relationships. She utilizes a feminist anti-oppressive framework to partner with individuals and couples as they navigate conflict and seek better self-understanding. Sheila also draws upon a range of modalities like mindfulness, family systems, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to support individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and abusive relationships. She is attuned to the connection between the mind, body, and spirit and incorporates trauma-responsive integrative healing approaches to help people accept and work with their emotions. Prior to joining Nosh Family Therapy, Sheila worked with adult and child survivors of violence at an immigrant-led domestic violence organization. Sheila received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Chicago, where she is currently pursuing a PhD. She is supervised by Cary Klemmer, LCSW and Shipra Parikh, LCSW. Sheila can be reached at: sheila@noshfamilytherapy.com 269.815.6657 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/jonna-koenitzer daily 0.75 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/8435b15b-3274-435b-895d-e65d4ef55788/JonnaK_16%281%29.jpg Jonna Koenitzer - Jonna Koenitzer, LMFT THERAPIST & SUPERVISOR Jonna (pronounced: yo-nah, pronouns: she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and dual citizen of Finland and the United States. Her approach to therapy is warm, curious, holistic, and transparent. She uses multiple modalities depending on the client’s needs and incorporates the Finnish mindset to therapy. While she allows space to process the past, she brings focus to taking control of today. Jonna earned her Master’s degree from Adler University in 2008, where she was trained in Family Systems Therapy. After graduating, she spent over a decade in the school systems teaching early education, art, SEL, and as a counselor. This has given her a strong understanding of the student, parent, and teacher experience. The Finnish culture has taught her to embrace using direct communication, slowing down, and valuing each season for what it provides us. She encourages clients to develop their own “Sisu,” a traditional word for grit, resilience, and overcoming challenges with purpose. With this in mind, she encourages the exploration of the client’s culture, community, and family history as well. Jonna works with adults, youth, and couples. She has experience working with ADHD, anxiety, Adult ASD, female health issues, LGBTQ+ couples, and multicultural relationships. She is skilled in providing Executive Functioning support and accountability. Jonna speaks English, Finnish, and is proficient in Spanish. Jonna is licensed and sees clients in both Illinois and Wisconsin. Jonna can be reached at: jonna@noshfamilytherapy.com 262.391.7871 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/hima-sarma daily 0.75 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/73792e51-e8bb-42e9-892e-3b5cf1896572/Himagiri-sarma-headshot-scaled-e1657600379253.jpeg Hima Sarma - Himagiri (Hima) Sarma, J.D., LMFT THERAPIST Hima (pronouns: she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Trained in Couple and Family Therapy at Adler University, Hima incorporates a variety of systemic, modern, and post-modern models of relational theories to help clients promote positive change within personal relationships and larger social systems. She works from a strengths-based and client-centered framework, and believes in the inherent capacity of every individual to navigate their life journey with resilience and empowerment. Hima’s style of therapy can be characterized as friendly, directive, and empowering. With a mix of candor, kindness and empathy she works collaboratively with her clients to identify the problem, create solutions and help them get implemented. She is passionate about working with both couples and individuals on their relationships as she believes that good relationships are a fundamental building block of life. As a South Asian therapist, Hima is also passionate about normalizing therapy for those in her community and believes in the power of open communication and shared experiences. She believes that her clients are the experts in their own life, and hopes that to collaborate with them on finding a joint path forward. Prior to obtaining her Master’s degree at Adler, Hima worked as a nonprofit attorney in the field of gender based violence, as both a legal aid attorney and a legal advocacy program director at a DV organization. Her work with trauma survivors spoke to her belief that all people are empowered with the ability to make changes in their life, utilizing their own strength and the support they derive from others. She believes that everyone deserves and has the power to develop healthy relationships in all scopes of their life: intimate, platonic, and familial, regardless of their past relationship history. Hima received her Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy from Adler University, her Juris Doctorate from University of California Law School – San Francisco, and her Bachelor of Arts from Washington University. Hima can be reached at: hima@noshfamilytherapy.com 872.529.5919 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/lindsey-szeszol daily 0.75 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/6f1a2552-0c0c-4450-9f81-74b54ab4e0e6/_Lindsey+Szeszol+Web+Size_1_color.jpg Lindsey Szeszol - Lindsey Szeszol, LCPC, ATR-BC THERAPIST Lindsey (pronouns: she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. She prioritizes creating an inviting, nonjudgmental, and welcoming space that promotes meaningful and lasting change. Lindsey believes healing happens through a collaborative relationship between client and therapist, with emphasis on her clients’ knowledge of their lived experiences. She prioritizes empowerment through examining how clients have been impacted by societal influences related to race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status, and exploring ways clients can grow within their intersectional identities. Lindsey works with individuals ages 12 and above on therapeutic goals related to depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, executive functioning, gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ identities. She pulls from a wide range of techniques, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic Therapies to address the individual needs of her clients. As an Art Therapist, Lindsey utilizes the inherent healing nature of creativity to assist clients in their therapeutic journey. Lindsey believes art is a healing tool that can be utilized by anyone, no matter their skill level. She adapts techniques to her client’s abilities to emphasize the therapeutic value of the artistic process, allowing clients to immerse themselves in emotional expression, processing, and regulation. Before joining Nosh Family Therapy, Lindsey worked in a variety of settings including adult inpatient programs, community mental health, school settings, and private practice. She holds a Master of Art in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University. Lindsey can be reached at: lindsey@noshfamilytherapy.com 224.908.0375 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/emily-kabeshita daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/b54b176e-71a3-4450-88b5-7c962017850a/DSC_1264_color.jpeg Emily Kabeshita - Emily Kabeshita, LMFT THERAPIST Emily (pronouns: she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She believes that empathy, curiosity, and authenticity are the catalysts for connection and empowerment, and seeks to lead with these values in her therapeutic work. Emily believes that therapy can be a place for anyone—individuals, couples, and families—to reflect on, strengthen, and create healthy relationships not just with others, but with themselves as well. Trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST), Emily draws from various therapeutic models to tailor therapy to each client in recognition that there is no “one size fits all” solution for everyone. She frequently utilizes methods from Emotion-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, and Internal Family Systems therapies, and also recognizes the power of connecting to one’s body and physical experience as a basis for healing. She takes the systemic view that people and the challenges they face do not exist in isolation, and thus seeks to understand each client’s unique context with humility and care in order to co-create solutions and meaningful change in their lives. Emily has had the privilege of working with families, couples, individuals, and children of diverse identities and backgrounds experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, communication and social challenges, and life-stage transitions (e.g. parenting, divorce, mid-life challenges). She takes a particular interest in topics related to self-differentiation and identity, multicultural and multi-generational relationships, men’s and women’s issues, and parent-child relationships through the lifespan. Moreover, no matter what concerns may be brought to therapy, she honors the opportunity to bear witness to these lived experiences and to allow clients to feel seen and heard. Emily received her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Family Institute at Northwestern University. Prior to her career as a therapist, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Michigan and worked as a project manager in the tech industry—experiences that have lent her diverse perspectives that she carries into her therapeutic work. Emily can be reached at: emily@noshfamilytherapy.com 312.278.3335 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/kaitlin-grant-mcgirr daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/9c48ac80-9ed2-4372-a0d0-0019bfdc3eb5/Headshot+03+23_color.jpg Kaitlin Grant McGirr - Kaitlin Grant McGirr, LMFT THERAPIST Kaitlin (pronouns: she/they) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She believes that whatever is bringing you into therapy, it is vital that therapy is a safe and affirming place. She views therapy as a collaborative space for both client and therapist to bring their authentic selves in and deconstruct present difficulties in the client’s life. They prioritize building safe and strong relationships with their clients so that therapy can feel like a comfortable space to be your true self. They work from a social justice, anti-racist, anti-heterosexism, feminist approach that welcomes people from all walks of life, cultures, and identities. Oftentimes our present narratives about our problems are not useful and prohibit us from healing. Kaitlin views a part of her role is to bring light to these unhelpful narratives, which have been influenced through stigma, societal expectations, and their family of origin, and empower their clients to rewrite their narratives and begin to heal. Kaitlin views problems through a systemic lens, which considers the larger context of the issues we face in our lives and how our identities shape our experiences. As a queer person who grew up in the South, they personally understand some of the challenges of marginalized folx, however, they believe that each person has unique experiences that inform how they view the world. Kaitlin listens openly and empathically to their clients’ experiences without jumping to conclusions based on their identities. Kaitlin recognizes how difficult talking about and processing past traumatic experiences can be and they work from a trauma-informed lens that centers client well-being and allows for flexibility in the therapeutic space based on her clients’ needs. Kaitlin’s clinical interests include working with the LGBTQIA+ community, relationship issues and conflict, depression, anxiety, identity exploration, intergenerational trauma, life and relationship transitions, intercultural relationships, and emotional regulation. Kaitlin pulls from Attachment, Systems, and Queer theories and often uses methods from Narrative, Emotion-Focused, and Contextual modalities in their clinical work. Kaitlin received their Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland and received their Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas State University. Kaitlin can be reached at: kaitlin@noshfamilytherapy.com 872.222.7118 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/shahed-hydari daily 0.75 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/cfa48a90-e9d9-4b07-8f62-67a186ee12b9/Shahed-2920.jpg Shahed Hydari - Shahed Hydari, B. Arch INTAKE COORDINATOR Shahed (pronouns: he/him) is an Architect who was involved in the design and construction management of hundreds of buildings all over the world. He has led and supervised teams on Architecture projects in various industries (healthcare, education, commercial and residential). Now retired from Architecture, he spends his time hanging out with his grandkids and grandpups, taking care of his and his wife’s health, and supporting his three children, the youngest of whom is the founder of Nosh Family Therapy (Nosheen!). At NFT, he manages and coordinates the Intake process by directing the incoming cases to the appropriate therapists in the group practice. His attention to detail, follow-through, empathy for helping support the mental health of the community, as well as his keen business acumen, make him an asset to the team who is so grateful for his skillset! Shahed graduated with a degree in Architecture from University of Madras in India, and has worked on multiple mega projects in the U.S., India, the Middle East and around the world. Observing and understanding the cultures of various ethnic groups living in the U.S. has helped enable his support of both clients and therapists in the field of mental health. Shahed can be reached at: intake@noshfamilytherapy.com 630.779.1532 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/emily-schulz daily 0.75 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/13bc940f-dad8-469d-a261-5284b5e7201c/Head+Shot.jpg Emily Schulz - Emily Schulz, ALMFT THERAPIST Emily (pronouns: she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Trained from a relational therapy lens, Emily believes that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of meaningful therapy. She uses warmth, empathy, and curiosity to help co-create a safe and supportive space. As a therapist, Emily strives to provide culturally responsive care to clients from a diverse range of sexualities, genders, races, and other important intersecting areas of identity. Emily is passionate that our emotions have an incredible influence on our health, well-being, and relationships. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe and supported to explore identity, sexuality, gender, pleasure-oriented sex, relationship dynamics, and radical self-love. Relationships are intertwined into every dimension of our lives. They can cultivate love and euphoria or create emotional wounds. Every person deserves to feel emotionally at peace and secure in their relationship with themselves and others. Emily works with individuals, couples, and expansive relationship structures, through a systemic lens to identify how people can feel supported, loved, at peace, and connected. Emily draws from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS or parts work) and narrative therapy. Emily’s clinical interests include working with the LGBTQIA+ community, folx exploring their gender and sexuality, relationship issues within both polyamorous and monogamous relationships, intimacy issues and sexuality-based anxieties, identity exploration, trauma, emotional regulation, and anxiety. Emily received her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University Northwest and her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies from Michigan State University. Prior to joining Nosh Family Therapy, Emily worked at a therapy group practice in Chicago. She is supervised by Nosheen Hydari, LMFT. Emily can be reached at: emilyschulz@noshfamilytherapy.com 219.525.1169 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/lalique-petersen daily 0.75 2025-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/938fa2be-0d56-4e1f-b577-ededd5325012/Lalique_Headshot1.jpg Lalique Petersen - Lalique Petersen, MHA, RHIA, RHIT, CPC. BILLING & CLAIMS MANAGER Lalique (pronouns: she/her) brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to her role as a Medical Billing and Coding Manager. Lalique possesses a deep understanding of healthcare data management, compliance, and revenue cycle optimization. With over a decade of experience in healthcare administration, Lalique has honed her skills in medical coding, billing, and revenue cycle management. Her strategic approach to healthcare operations has consistently resulted in improved financial performance and streamlined processes for the organizations she has served. With a Master's degree in Health Services Administration, a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification, a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, and a certification in medical coding (CPC), her expertise lies in streamlining billing processes, implementing efficient coding practices, and providing leadership to interdisciplinary teams. She excels in fostering collaboration between clinical staff, finance departments, and insurance companies to maximize reimbursement and minimize billing errors. Lalique is committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and regulations, ensuring that her team adheres to the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. Her collaborative leadership style fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, empowering her team to achieve optimal results while delivering exceptional patient care. Driven by a passion for leveraging technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and revenue growth, Lalique is dedicated to supporting healthcare organizations in navigating the complexities of billing and coding while maximizing reimbursement and minimizing compliance risks. Lalique can be reached at: lalique.petersen@gmail.com 773.653.0686 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/sonia-mathur daily 0.75 2024-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/45467bd7-10a5-43c5-a0b8-a6fc77e602dc/Sonia+-+Color.jpg Sonia Mathur - Sonia R. Mathur, LPC, NCC, MA THERAPIST “Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” - Pema Chödrön Sonia (pronouns: she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, specializing in Children and Adolescents. She deeply believes in the transformative power of genuine human connection and strives to build therapeutic relationships rooted in mutual respect and authenticity. Sonia is dedicated to creating a safe, warm, and empowering space where clients can explore their vulnerabilities, process painful experiences, and grow into their best selves. Being a South Asian American woman and child of immigrants, Sonia has a unique bicultural perspective that enriches her multicultural approach to therapy. She views clients holistically, understanding how the intersections of their identities shape their experiences and interactions with the world. Employing a multicultural feminist approach, Sonia helps clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the systems affecting their lives. Her eclectic methodology is tailored to the specific needs of each client, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Adlerian principles, narrative therapy, and relational-cultural approaches. She frequently incorporates creative techniques to assist clients in exploring their identities. Sonia enjoys working with clients of all ages but specializes in treating children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Before joining Nosh Family Therapy, she interned at Phoenix Clinic, where she primarily served Chicago’s communities of color and honed anti-racist, inclusive, and accessible therapeutic practices. Sonia also has experience in public PK-12 education, collaborating with educators and families within school systems. Her background also includes nonprofit management, and she is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Tanzania from 2016-18. She speaks English, Hindi, and Swahili. She is supervised by Nosheen Hydari, LMFT. Sonia can be reached at: sonia@noshfamilytherapy.com 312.857.8659 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/brianna-tade daily 0.75 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/d98a09df-65a5-4868-825f-98e2ee9c7929/Bri2.jpeg Brianna Tade - Brianna (Bri) Rosano Tade, LSW THERAPIST & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Bri (pronouns: she/her) is a compassionate and culturally-sensitive Social Worker dedicated to providing trauma-informed care to individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds. She believes that macro-level, societal systems play a crucial part in the quality and wellness of our own interpersonal systems. With a social work background, Bri’s career trajectory has involved serving as a program support facilitator in nonprofit spaces, a Tier III clinician and interventionist in public schools, and as a psychotherapist. As a second-generation Filipina-American, Bri brings a deep understanding of cultural nuances and intergenerational dynamics to her practice. Bri's clinical work extends across the lifespan, but specializes in working with adults who identify as second-generation AAPI and/or those who are wanting to address patterns of intergenerational trauma. She recognizes the unique challenges and strengths that all of her clients hold and strives to provide tailored support that acknowledges their cultural and familial contexts. Bri’s expertise lies in identity exploration, familial and cultural conflicts, and C-PTSD. She incorporates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rogerian Client-Centered Therapy, and parts work to foster healing and growth. Central to Bri's practice is her belief in humility and non-judgment. She aims to create an open and authentic environment where clients can explore their emotions, identities, and background without fear of judgment. Bri recognizes the inevitable power dynamics at play when it comes to a therapeutic relationship, and encourages clients to embrace their autonomy and agency in their healing journey. Bri received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Portland and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago. Bri is supervised by Niki Aquino, LCSW. Bri can be reached at: briannatade@noshfamilytherapy.com 773.828.1756 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/amna-saiyed daily 0.75 2025-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/f2e6124e-8411-41d9-8ac4-22c6210b1d23/AS+headshot+NFT+1.jpg Amna Saiyed - Amna Saiyed, MSMFT THERAPIST Amna (pronouns: she/her) is a graduate from Northwestern University with a Master's of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a trained Integrative Systemic Therapist (IST) whose experience is grounded in cultural sensitivity and complemented by her lived experience as a South Asian and Muslim woman. Amna pulls from several therapeutic models and theories, particularly from The Gottman Method, Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored for each client. Amna specializes in working systemically with couples, families, and individuals and in fostering secure attachments, improving communication, and resolving conflicts through understanding underlying emotions and needs. Amna's interests include exploring identity, attachment, intimacy, family of origin, and trauma. Amna is dedicated to creating an inclusive and compassionate space for healing and growth. During her time at Northwestern University, Amna received premier clinical training at the Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic at the Family Institute. She also served as a research assistant for Dr. Alexandra Solomon, delving into topics related to intimate relationships and contributing to the production of the Reimagining Love podcast. Additionally, Amna was a teaching assistant for Dr. Solomon's renowned undergraduate course, Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101. Amna draws inspiration from her work with Dr. Solomon, especially her teachings on Relational Self Awareness (RSA), a concept that encourages developing a curious and compassionate relationship with oneself as a foundation for nurturing meaningful connections with others. Amna provides therapy in English and Urdu/Hindi, and also offers sliding scale payment options to keep therapy accessible and affordable. She is supervised by Nosheen Hydari, LMFT. Amna can be reached at: amna@noshfamilytherapy.com 512.596.3535 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/ananyaa-mahajan daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/5bee2be9-ebfe-4bd0-bdec-a8aa80d6bc30/IMG_9935.jpeg Ananyaa Mahajan - Ananyaa Mahajan, AMFT THERAPIST Ananyaa (pronouns: she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Ananyaa holds a deep belief in the power of relationships, connection, and growth. She is driven by a commitment to empower individuals and families to feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges. Ananyaa sees therapy as a collaborative space where clients can rediscover their strengths, develop healthier patterns, and create meaningful change in their lives. Trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST), she holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. She has earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Family and Human Development from Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. Ananyaa incorporates elements from a variety of evidence-based models including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Satir’s Growth Model, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her therapeutic work is deeply informed by a systemic, strengths-based, and culturally responsive lens. Ananyaa provides virtual and in-person therapy for individuals and relationship systems (i.e., couples, polycules, teen/adult child-parent, sibling-sibling, parent-parent), with a particular focus on BIPOC, and immigrant/first-generation communities. Ananyaa invites her clients to intentionally explore the origins of their patterns, imaginatively ponder the future, and deliberately engage with the present as we work towards a more liberated and authentic life. Ananyaa has a particular passion for supporting families navigating divorce or separation, as well as adolescents exploring identity, autonomy, and belonging. She is also deeply interested in working with immigrant families and clients exploring generational trauma, in addition to individuals and couples seeking meaningful connection, healing, and change. Presenting concerns she has supported include infidelity and affair recovery, rebuilding trust, couple reconnection, parenting challenges, navigating neurodivergence, developing self-esteem, trauma recovery, depression, and anger or mood management. She is supervised by Nosheen Hydari, LMFT. Ananyaa can be reached at: ananyaa@noshfamilytherapy.com 773.888.9016 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/henna-lakhani daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6143006ade6847226be0b281/307afa83-78bc-4028-af29-02973f0df82b/Headshot.jpg Henna Lakhani - Henna Lakhani, LPC Henna (pronouns: she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her work as a therapist is grounded in a deep belief in the worth of every person and the importance of nurturing the relationships that shape us. Before becoming a therapist, Henna worked as a high school educator and leader in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago. In her classroom, she witnessed how deeply children’s lives outside of school— familial strife, housing instability, food insecurity, trauma—shaped their ability to learn, connect, and feel safe in the world. It became clear that we cannot separate an individual’s well-being from the family system, community, and broader social context we experience everyday. That understanding guides her work as a therapist. Henna works primarily with parents and couples, especially those navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of raising children. She also supports parents of teenagers, as well as parents of children who are LGBTQ+ or have experienced trauma. She works with new parents adjusting to identity shifts, seasoned parents feeling stretched or disconnected, and couples or co-parents striving to stay aligned through stress, change, and competing demands. A central part of Henna’s work includes exploring and strengthening the attachment between parents and their children, supporting families in building deeper connection, attunement, and emotional security. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in a systems perspective. She aims to create a space where clients feel seen and understood, while also helping them explore patterns, relationships, and experiences that have shaped them over time. Together, she balances insight and action—making meaning of the past while building tools to move forward in the present. Henna’s work is informed by Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic and relational approaches, feminist therapy, and play therapy, all through a trauma-informed and culturally humble lens. She also brings her lived experience into the space. Henna is raising her toddler while living and parenting through a time marked by political unrest and the ongoing dehumanization of Black and Brown communities. Like you, she is navigating what it means to show up fully in a world that can feel uncertain and overwhelming. As a woman of color and child of immigrants, she is also continually exploring her own identity while cultivating relationships with her partner and community. She understands how these realities shape our sense of safety, identity, and connection—and believes that parenting with intention, care, and attunement can be an act of resistance and a meaningful step toward building a more just and compassionate world. Henna believes that to feel is to be human, and that healing happens in relationships—with ourselves, with our partners or co-parents, and with our children. Her goal is to help clients feel more connected, grounded, and aligned with the life and family they want to build. Henna can be reached at: henna@noshfamilytherapy.com 312.248.3894 https://www.noshfamilytherapy.com/store daily 0.75 2023-03-09