Nazneen Syed, MA, LPC, Chicago, IL

About Nazneen Syed

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Men's Mental Health Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Urdu

Getting to know Nazneen Syed

Nazneen Syed, LPC, helps individuals across Illinois navigate emotional challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based individual therapy for teens, adults, and seniors. Nazneen supports clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma, creating a safe, collaborative space where they can better understand their experiences and build meaningful coping strategies. Nazneen is especially passionate about helping individuals work through anxiety, trauma, and depression—areas she prioritizes in her clinical work. She understands how these concerns can impact daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being, and she tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, she helps clients regulate emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthier behaviors. She also offers support for related concerns such as grief, sleep difficulties, and life transitions, while providing additional areas of expertise as needed. Working with teens and adults, Nazneen brings a thoughtful and culturally responsive approach to care. She is bilingual in Urdu, allowing her to connect with a broader range of individuals and provide more personalized support. Her therapeutic style emphasizes trust, respect, and empowerment, helping clients feel heard while guiding them toward achievable goals. Outside of her clinical work, Nazneen enjoys cooking, going on walks, spending time with family and friends, caring for pets, reading, and watching movies—activities that help her stay grounded and connected.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Office location

Nazneen Syed, MA, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2

1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

NPI number

1073475604

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Nazneen Syed work with?

Nazneen Syed works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Nazneen Syed's office located?

Nazneen Syed has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Nazneen Syed's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Nazneen Syed?

Nazneen Syed frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nazneen Syed on their profile.