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Rida Rashid
LCSW

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I support individuals and couples across the lifespan who are navigating uncertainty around identity, relationships, family expectations, or major life transitions. I focus on building a warm, compassionate connection, knowing the therapeutic relationship is a strong predictor of meaningful change. I tailor therapy to your needs while gently challenging patterns that no longer serve you, using relational therapy, CBT, art-based interventions, and somatic-based therapy to support insight and regulation. As a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, I integrate mind–body practices to support holistic healing in a culturally attentive way.

About Rida

Location

Virtual, Illinois

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Challenging, Empowering, Holistic, Mindful

Focus areas

Anxiety, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

2+
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I focus on building a warm, compassionate connection, knowing the therapeutic relationship is a strong predictor of meaningful change.

License number

#149027174

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Urdu

Education

Master of Social Work (Clinical - Mental Health with Immigrants and Refugees), Washington University TF-CBT Certificate Psychologically Sensitive Yoga Teaching Certificate, Room to Breathe Trainings/Workshops: Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Relational Therapy

Interests

Reading and going to book club, spending time with my kitty, trying new activities and hobbies with friends, and going to new restaurants.