Azita  Afshar
Zencare Vetted

Azita Afshar

Psychologist, PsyD
Illinois Waitlist Online
Millennium Park Accepting In-person

For residents of Florida, I am registered as an out-of-state provider with the Florida Department of Health to perform Telehealth Services for the State of Florida.

Updated March 24, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma (including complex or relational trauma)
  • Life coaching
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Loathing

Professional statement

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Message to clients

I am here to help you find a way to feel better with whatever may be ailing you. I believe the ability to heal is not something that is outside of us, it is within us, and I would like to opportunity to help you tap into this part. We all have a wise part that knows the truth (neurologically referred to as the medial prefrontal cortex,) but tapping into this part to assist during stressful or triggering times is what can feel impossible when old implicit memories take hold. Rest assured that this wise part is never completely lost. With lots of practice, patience and compassion, we can all learn to tap into this part and live more harmoniously with ourselves and others; however, do not be fooled, this requires work (both inside and outside of sessions) and some tolerance of discomfort. What I can tell you is that I have yet to meet anyone who can tell me that this work is not worthwhile. You are always worthwhile. Please feel welcome to contact me with any questions or inquires about the nature of my practice and/or how I may be of support to you.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma (including complex or relational trauma) - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or having experienced on-going sexual, verbal, emotional, relational or physical abuse

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others

Self-Loathing - Understanding and soothing feelings of self-hatred, low self-worth/self-esteem, excessive guilt and shame and increasing tolerance for mistakes, failure and rejection.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $190 (60min)
  • Initial session: $275 (60min)
  • Couples sessions: $200 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Location(s)

Millennium Park practice
30 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois 60602
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00am-8:00pm
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 10:00am-8:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am-8:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Illinois)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2009 - Present
Shared Vision Psychological Services, Adult Psychology Program Director, 2008 - 2009
Shared Vision Psychological Services, Clinician, 2007 - 2009
Bowling Green State University, Post-Doctoral Fellow and Instructor, 2005 - 2007
Bowling Green State University Counseling Center, Internship, 2004 - 2005

Certified Telemental Health Provider (CTMH), CTMH, 2020
Illinois School of Professional Psychology, PsyD, 2007
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, BS, Psychology, 1999


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"She was very insightful and under standing on my issue"
- Zencare client • December 2021
"My call with Dr. Afshar was very nice and straightforward."
- Zencare client • January 2021