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Illinois

Yusra Al-Shawaf, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Online TherapySpeaks Arabic
License #14901932112 years of experienceAges 20+

Yusra's approaches to therapy are as unique as each client who walks through the door. She works to build genuine relationships with her clients in order for them to feel safe and secure. After spending years in the hospice care field, Yusra has become passionate about helping guide people along their grief journey. Yusra's other specialties include relationship issues, stress, and life transitions.

Life can throw us for a loop sometimes. When the unexpected happens, we may need a little help and guidance to get us through. Whether it's managing new life circumstances or the build-up of life's daily stressors, Yusra has the expertise to assist you with what you need.

I work with

Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

Treatment approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Communities I work with

  • Body Positivity

Education

Master of Social Work

Columbia UniversityGraduated 2014

NASW