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About Ganime Nazif
Focus areas
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Sex Addiction
Depression
Personality Disorder
Sex Therapy
Dual Diagnosis
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical (DBT)
Interpersonal
Gestalt
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
Languages spoken
English, Turkish
Getting to know Ganime Nazif
Ganime Nazif, LCSW, CADC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Florida navigate life's challenges with compassionate, expert care. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University, which laid the foundation for her clinical expertise. At Rula, Ganime offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore concerns, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal goals. She specializes in treating alcohol and drug use, along with other addictions or dysfunctions, including sex addiction, gambling, juvenile male oppositional defiance disorder, and PTSD/trauma.
As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Ganime combines clinical skills with thorough assessments, empathy, and tailored coping strategies to help individuals toward healthier lives. She works with adolescents, adults, and seniors. Her therapeutic methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Individual Therapy, adapted to each family’s unique situation.
Since 2009, Ganime has provided care for individuals dealing with grief, acute hospitalization for chronic medical conditions, and co-occurring acute diagnoses. She is committed to serving diverse populations, with experience working with first responders, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities, registered sex offenders, and survivors of rape and domestic violence.
Outside counseling, Ganime enjoys time with her cat Bella, dog Cupcake, and two daughters. Together, they attend Chicago Dog Beach, walkathons, music festivals, and nature exhibits around Chicago.
Her approach includes Motivational Interviewing, CBT, SMART Recovery, 12-Step programs, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Ganime focuses on patients with acute pain, juvenile male oppositional defiance disorder, chemical misuse, and family dysfunction.
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Education and training
- Aurora University, Master's in Social Work
Awards and publications
- Ganime is a Certified Addiction and Drug Counselor from College of DuPage
NPI number
1770856825
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What practice does Ganime Nazif work with?
Ganime Nazif works with Rula Health - Florida.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ganime Nazif?
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What languages does Ganime Nazif speak?
Ganime Nazif speaks English and Turkish.