Melanie Amin, LCSW, Northbrook, IL

About Melanie Amin

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Pain Management Consultation

Bipolar Disorder

Men's Mental Health Issues

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Family / Marital

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanie Amin

Melanie Amin, LCSW, helps adults and older adults throughout Illinois navigate life's challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based therapy. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, she creates a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can work toward meaningful change, improved emotional well-being, and stronger relationships. Melanie provides individual, couples, and family therapy for those facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and grief, while also supporting clients through a variety of additional mental health needs. A particular area of passion for Melanie is helping individuals manage major life transitions and the emotional impact of health-related challenges. She works with adults experiencing midlife and later-life transitions, medical conditions, chronic pain, and the psychological effects of physical health concerns. Melanie understands that changes related to aging, health, family roles, and identity can feel overwhelming, and she helps clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and regain a sense of balance and purpose. Her therapeutic approach is thoughtful, practical, and tailored to each client's goals. Melanie utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and couples or marital counseling to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or other concerns, she focuses on creating actionable strategies that support lasting growth and improved quality of life. Melanie earned her degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois Chicago. She brings a wealth of professional knowledge and a commitment to ongoing learning, ensuring clients receive care that is both clinically informed and personalized. Outside of her clinical work, Melanie enjoys spending time with her cats and exploring new destinations on road trips.

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Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Office location

Melanie Amin, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2

4201 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 103, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

Education and training

University of Illinois Chicago, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1407057581

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What practice does Melanie Amin work with?

Melanie Amin works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Melanie Amin's office located?

Melanie Amin has 2 office locations in Northbrook, view full addresses on Melanie Amin's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melanie Amin?

Melanie Amin 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 Melanie Amin on their profile.