Ganime Nazif, LCSW, IL | Psychotherapist

About Ganime Nazif

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Stress Management

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ganime Nazif

With over 16 years of clinical experience across nonprofit, private practice, residential treatment, and medical social work settings, I am deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) of over 10 years, I offer a trauma-informed perspective to each individual navigating complex mental health and substance use challenges. Throughout my career, I have specialized in diagnosing trauma and chronic substance abuse along with treating individuals in crisis by strengthening their capacity to cope , perspective on resilience, and safety planning. I utilize evidence-based modalities, including EMDR and DBT, and identify strength-based interventions focused on motivation CBT. My dual credentialing allows me diagnose and treat co-occurring disorders, where i frequently connect patients to recovery support networks such as AA, NA, CA and SMART Recovery. My extensive background in medical social work includes providing comprehensive medical care model to patients dealing with chronic medical conditions, transitioning to critical care units along with infectious communicable disease floors. In high-stress environments, as Violence Prevention and Chemical Misuse specialized skills in care coordination with community organizations and leaders, CPI nonviolent crisis intervention techniques, and adherence to local and federal law protocol to maintain health and safety. Whether in a hospital setting, judicial environment, or private practice my goal is to ensure clients feel safe, heard, and supported. As a social worker, I aim toward advocacy and strengthening resources within the community to prevent further risk or harm to each individual and their loved ones. I look forward to meeting with you. Thank you for your time and consideration. and can be reached directly at or via email at .

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

SonderMind

Education and training

Aurora University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1770856825

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What practice does Ganime Nazif work with?

Ganime Nazif works with SonderMind.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ganime Nazif?

Ganime Nazif frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Ganime Nazif on their profile.