Sameena Ansari, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Warm, skills-based support to help you feel more at ease and build practical tools for day-to-day life.
Serving clients In-person at 1742 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 and telehealth across Illinois.
Quick Facts
Designation
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Languages
English (Fluent)
Location
Serving clients in person at our Humboldt Park clinic and virtually throughout the Chicago area.
Ages
Adults 18+
Main Specialties
Anxiety, Depression & Trauma
Availability
Accepting new clients
What I Help With
Reaching out for therapy can feel stressful especially if it’s your first time. Sameena focuses on helping clients feel comfortable, supported, and equipped with practical tools that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
My 3 Core Specialties
1. Anxiety & Stress Management
Sameena uses CBT and DBT-informed strategies to help you understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions—so you can reduce overwhelm, respond differently to stress, and build steadier day-to-day coping.
2. Trauma & Resilience Building
For clients impacted by childhood, past, or recent trauma, Sameena focuses on building resilience and reducing distress through skills that support safety, stability, and long-term coping—at a pace that feels manageable.
3. Emotional Regulation & Life Balance
DBT-based skills can help you manage intense emotions, strengthen boundaries in relationships, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling sense of life with practical tools you can practice consistently.
I also help with...
My Approach to Therapy
I believe prioritizing mental health is just as important as physical health, because they’re connected. I also understand how difficult it can be to seek support especially if it’s your first time considering therapy—and I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out. In our work together, I use CBT and DBT to help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and actions, and build skills you can practice consistently over time.
“Small, consistent skills can create meaningful change over time.”
Together, we’ll develop practical tools, strengthen boundaries in relationships, and work toward a more balanced, fulfilling sense of life. I help clients build resilience, reduce distress, and cope with life’s challenges by practicing skills consistently over time.
Therapy Approaches I Use
Professional Background & Education
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I predominantly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and actions and how these patterns can change over time by practicing skills consistently. I have also worked with clients who have experienced trauma in childhood, in the past, or more recently. Together, we’ll build practical tools, strengthen boundaries in relationships, and work toward a more balanced, fulfilling sense of life.
Ready to Get Started?
Taking the first step toward healing takes courage. I'm here to support you on your journey toward greater peace, clarity, and fulfillment.