Saba Aqel, LCPC, IL | Psychotherapist

About Saba Aqel

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Saba Aqel

Saba offers virtual consultations at Olive Branch Wellness. Having obtained her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, she sees patients with various mental health conditions. She participates in continuing education to stay on top of the latest research and advances in her field, always ensuring high-quality patient care. Saba is committed to supporting clients in expanding their self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and healing from trauma and psychological wounds. With experience in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relational conflicts, burnout, OCD, and challenging life transitions, she offers compassionate, personalized, anti-oppressive and decolonized care. Saba works with QTBIPOC individuals, immigrants, and first and second generation clients navigating acculturation, racial identity, and cultural challenges, as well as young professionals and college students. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients within the context of both their inner psyche and the external systems they interact with. Saba considers it a privilege to accompany clients on their therapeutic journeys, often focusing on deepening intrapersonal and interpersonal awareness, uncovering unconscious patterns, processing difficult experiences, and empowering clients with coping mechanisms to replace maladaptive ones. Saba's approach integrates Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Intersectional-Feminist, decolonized practices. She is dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space for clients of diverse racial, ethnic, sexual, cultural, and gender identities.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $200 for 55 minutes

Ongoing session: $180 for 55 minutes

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Olive Branch Wellness

Board certifications

National Board for Certified Counselors

Education and training

Northwestern University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Professional memberships

American Mental Health Counselors Association

Awards and publications

Daily Moderate Exercise Is Beneficial and Social Stress Is Detrimental to Disease Pathology in Murine Lupus Nephritis
The Inflammatory Pathology of Lupus Nephritis Is Significantly Induced with Psychosocial Stress, Suppressed with Exercise, and Correlates with TNF-Alpha and MCP-1 Expression in A Murine Model
A STAT3 inhibitor ameliorates CNS autoimmunity by restoring Teff:Treg Balance
Novel small molecule IL‐6 inhibitor suppresses autoreactive Th17 development and promotes Treg development
Distinct roles for Blimp-1 in autoreactive CD4 T cells during priming and effector phase of autoimmune encephalomyelitis

NPI number

1730780602

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Saba Aqel?

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What practice does Saba Aqel work with?

Saba Aqel works with Olive Branch Wellness.

Which board certifications does Saba Aqel have?

Saba Aqel is certified by National Board for Certified Counselors.

What are common reasons for patients to see Saba Aqel?

Saba Aqel 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 Saba Aqel on their profile.