Banan Said, LCPC

Banan Said is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois who brings six years of focused experience supporting young people, couples, and families. She centers her work on empathy and respect, creating a welcoming space that acknowledges cultural and faith values while addressing a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, grief, and parenting challenges. Banan is proficient in Arabic and English, which allows her to communicate effectively with clients who prefer either language and to offer culturally informed care, including support for Muslim youth, young professionals, and their families.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration - she partners with clients to identify goals, build practical coping skills, and strengthen communication and attachment patterns. Banan works with issues ranging from panic and post-traumatic stress to life-purpose questions, midlife transitions, and women’s health concerns related to pregnancy and childbirth. She also assists clients dealing with shame, guilt, isolation, and difficulties around forgiveness and control.

Committed to accompanying individuals and families through difficult seasons, Banan aims to help clients move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. Her practice blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with cultural sensitivity to support lasting personal growth.

Evidence-Based Care and the Convenience of Online Sessions

Banan uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues a client brings. One focus is skill-building work that helps clients develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, panic, and daily stressors - teaching techniques for emotional regulation, grounding, and managing symptoms. Another emphasis is on attachment and relationship-focused work, exploring patterns in communication, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics to improve connection and resolve interpersonal conflicts. She also applies structured approaches for processing grief, trauma-related symptoms, and life transitions, helping clients make sense of painful experiences and find a way forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Banan collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so therapy remains a good fit. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for a range of schedules and comfort levels. These formats make regular sessions more accessible for busy families, working professionals, and those who prefer remote care, while still allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, evidence-based support.