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Ai i Saleh

Illinois
Therapist
Manage Medications:
Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma + PTSD
Life Transitions
Intimate Relationships (Marriage/Dating)
Coping Skills
STYLE
Safe
Encouraging
Flexible
Expressive

About

Hello and welcome!  My name is Ala Saleh let’s make it easy call me A.I. I am in the Chicago land area, and am licensed in Illinois soon to add New York license. I have a heart for helping and passionate supporting individuals on their journey within an empathic nonjudgmental environment toward greater holistic health and self-understanding. As a clinical licensed practitioner with 9 years of experience, I believe in creating a confidential, safe, respectful, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood. My goal is to build a therapeutic connection partnering with you, helping you find resilience and exploring to uncover strengths as we work together through life’s challenges. Every person’s journey is unique, and I’m committed to offering competent care that is as individual as you are.

Education & Licensure
PSY-D candidate. MS/BA addiction -psychology- counseling; Governors State University
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

My motivation for working with autistic adults stems from a deep respect for neurodiversity and a passion for providing a space where each and every individual feels valued and empowered. I am inspired by the strengths, perspectives, and resilience of the neurodivergent community, and I strive to provide support that will help each individual achieve goals as we work together through each person’s unique experiences. My goal is to help clients increase self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-worth, to help reach your potential while navigating challenges, and develop skills that enhance their daily lives and relationships. Together, we can discover how to work toward a life where you feel confident, understood, supported, and able to progress.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

I prioritize a deep empathic approach to discover the core self through applying a variety of clinical approaches utilizing unique specialized independent treatment modalities affirming a deep exploration expanding through strength-based solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approach to ensure that every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered. I believe that each client presents positive characteristics also a willingness to gain unique strengths and abilities that can be developed to help each person focus on self success, navigate challenges and achieve personal goals. I actively listen to their experiences and validate their feelings, creating a confidential safe space where they can express themselves genuinely and authentically.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma + PTSD
Life Transitions
Intimate Relationships (Marriage/Dating)
Coping Skills
STYLE
Safe
Encouraging
Flexible
Expressive
Ai i Saleh
Illinois
Therapist