Amna Saiyed, Marriage and Family Therapist

Amna Saiyed, Marriage and Family Therapist

Chicago, Illinois
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Languages: English, Hindi/Urdu

Telephone: 708-740-2783

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My Approach to Therapy

You may be in a phase of life where something feels off—a disconnect or strain in your relationships or in yourself. Maybe you’ve been longing for something real and meaningful and haven’t found it yet. Our relationships, even the one we have with ourselves, shape how we love, trust, and connect. While they can be complex and challenging—especially when we don’t know how to navigate them—they can also become empowering once we learn to understand and nurture them. Whether you're stuck in old patterns or craving intimacy and connection with your partner, I offer a space where we’ll gently unpack what’s no longer working. Our work will be through a relational lens—collaborative and systemic, where we’ll slow things down, sit with the hard and tender parts, and begin to rebuild. We’ll use tools that feel right for you. Good therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all or a quick fix from an app. Healing takes time, care, and patience. Maybe something here resonated with you. Maybe it’s time for something different. I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) working with couples, families, and individuals. If you’re feeling curious about starting therapy or my approach, schedule a free 20 min consultation to see if this is a good fit for you.

Supervision Details

Supervision Specialties

Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Aggression and Violence, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Bipolar, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Breakup, Career Issues , Caregiver Issues / Stress, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Codependency / Dependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Depression, Developmental Conditions (Autism, Aspergers, etc.), Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Overwhelm, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fear, Forgiveness, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Identity Issues, Immigration issues, Isolation, Learning Difficulties, Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition, Multicultural Concerns, Other - Not Listed Here, Panic, Parenting, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post Partum Depression, Prejudice / Discrimination, Racism, Rejection, Relationships and Marriage, Sexuality / Sex Therapy, Shame, Spirituality, Stress, Trust Issues, Values Clarification, Women's Issues, Worry, Worthlessness, Young Adult Issues

Focused Modalities

My Practice & Services

I have immediate Telehealth (virtual) availability!

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

Couples, Families, Individuals, BIPOC Identity, Immigrant Identity, Dual Culture Identity, Biracial Identity, LGBTQ Identity, Minorities

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAging and Geriatric IssuesAngerAnxietyAttachment IssuesBlended Family IssuesBody ImageBreakup

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Anger ManagementAttachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)BibliotherapyBowen Family TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyCollaborative Couple Therapy (CCT)

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEducationEntertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Military/Law EnforcementProfessional SportsSelf-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Location & Contact