Maryam Shafiq, MSW, LSW provides individual therapy for children, teens, young adults, and adults at our Naperville and Lemont locations. She works with clients who feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, helping them slow down, process emotions, and feel more grounded. Maryam also supports those navigating low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, past trauma, or major life changes, empowering clients to make choices that align with their values and feel right for them. She offers sessions in English and in some dialects of Urdu.
Maryam earned her Bachelor’s in Health Science from Benedictine University and her Master’s in Social Work with a healthcare specialization from Aurora University. She has over two years of experience as a child and adolescent therapist, helping kids and teens build confidence, learn how to manage big emotions, and handle life transitions like new schools or changing friendships. You’ll often find her including art and play therapy techniques in her work with younger clients, encouraging them to explore and value their own thoughts and recognize their achievements. Maryam also has experience supporting women with self-esteem, body image, and pregnancy-related concerns, and she brings cultural sensitivity and a collaborative approach to working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Maryam draws from several evidence-based approaches, including:
Whether it’s coping with panic, adjusting to a big life change, or learning to value yourself from the inside out, Maryam helps clients develop tools they can use in their everyday lives. She often shares with clients, “Even if you don’t feel ready to grow or change, taking this step to come to therapy shows that you’re more capable than you might think. I’ll be here to guide you, support you, and help you see your own strengths.”
Outside the therapy room, Maryam enjoys walking and hiking, beach days, traveling, and exploring clean-eating and skincare. If she could try another career for a day, she’d be a pediatrician, reflecting her passion for helping children and families thrive.
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