Shama Joshi

Shama Joshi

Clinical Social Worker (847) 618-1000

Medical Insurance Accepted
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About Me

As a licensed therapist serving clients in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My approach centers on understanding each person’s unique experiences, with a deep commitment to addressing mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and relationship dynamics.

I bring a culturally responsive lens to my practice, particularly attuned to multicultural experiences and the nuanced challenges faced by individuals navigating identity, workplace stress, and personal growth. My therapeutic work spans a wide range of focus areas, from supporting young adults, women, and men’s issues to helping clients process life changes, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics.

My clinical approach is collaborative and compassionate, designed to help you develop stronger self-understanding, communication skills, and emotional resilience. I believe in creating a supportive environment where you can explore your experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation.

Through evidence-based practices, I aim to support you in developing practical coping strategies, enhancing self-love, and moving toward a more fulfilling life path. Together, we can work through challenges like isolation, workplace stress, relationship concerns, and personal growth obstacles.

Payment Options

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Curative
  • GEHA
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorder
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety

Conditions Treated

  • ADHD
  • Adoption & Foster Care
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Fatherhood Issues
  • Fertility issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Immigration Issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Money & Financial Issues
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Panic Attacks
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

800 W Central Rd
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

Secondary Location

303 W Lake St Ste 304
Addison, Illinois 60101
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