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Neelma Zafar

Neelma Zafar

Therapist
LCSW

Hi, my name is Neelma Zafar. The stigma in many cultures around mental health can be debilitating. I believe that no matter what background you are coming from, your mental and emotional health should be made as much of a priority as your physical health. Taking the first step and asking for help can be intimidating, but I meet my clients where they are and get to know them and their strengths. My approach is trauma-focused and evidence-based therapy and I believe in empowering my clients. I am trained in EMDR, DBT and CBT. Currently, I am working with sexually abused and sexually problematic children. I do family therapy sessions. I immigrated from Pakistan and I know personally what "trauma" is. I volunteered with refugees and worked with them on their mental health issues. I know Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi languages. I volunteer at the food pantry and daily bread soup kitchen and strongly believe in giving back to the community. I am hear to listen to my clients in a judgement-free zone in order to help them grow as a person and move past trauma.

About Neelma Zafar

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Sexual Abuse
Anger Management
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Family Conflict
Grief
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racism
School Issues
Self Esteem
Suicidal Ideation

Treatment Methods

EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Ages Treated

6+

Identifies As

Muslim
Person of Color (POC)

Languages Spoken

English

Practice/Network Information

Grow Therapy

License Information

LCSW

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

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Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
All Savers
AvMed
BCBS IL HMO - UIC
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/United
Humana
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare Student Resources

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