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Semah Shammas

Semah Shammas

Therapist
LCSW

I'm licensed as a clinical social worker and certified as a psychologically sensitive, trauma-informed yoga teacher through Chicago Room to Breathe. I also am certified in Somatic Attachment Therapy, which is an experiential approach to healing our relationships with ourselves, others, and our community and larger world. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and complex trauma recovery. I'm an attuned therapist with the intention of meeting clients where they are. With 13 years of social work experience working with people of all ages, I love building relationships with clients, and working alongside them to explore their inner world and help them incorporate new strategies to live a more fulfilling life. I use a trauma-informed approach, which means I aim to create a therapeutic relationship grounded in safety, sovereignty. My intention is to support you as you explore, acknowledge, and express your thoughts and feelings when you're ready to do so. I aim to provide culturally responsive care, recognizing that race, ethnicity, and religion, as well as physical challenges, all play a unique, powerful impact on the human experience. Working in social services for several years, I also recognize the systemic trauma and oppression that many marginalized groups experience, and I practice clinically from this perspective. My priority is offering clients a supportive, empathetic environment in order to facilitate growth and insight. I recognize that it takes courage to reach out for support, and I feel deeply honored by the opportunity to work with others in becoming their most authentic, whole selves. I value offering accessible mental health services. If you're interested in a complimentary phone consultation prior to scheduling an intake, please contact Semah at SemahLCSW@gmail.com to schedule.

About Semah Shammas

Top Specialties

Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Women's Issues
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression

Ages Treated

18-64

Identifies As

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
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
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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