Zana Van Der Smissen


Chicago, Illinois 60610 United States

About

Originally from Belgium, I value bringing culture and life experiences into the therapy space. I want to create a safe and empowering environment that fosters change and growth from a strengths-based perspective to explore life’s challenges and to meet your goals. I describe myself as an eclectic therapist meaning I like to find the best approaches that fit and support your needs in the therapy room. This can range from a psychodynamic approach to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to practicing Mindfulness techniques.

I believe the process of finding what works for you is something that should be collaborative and transformative. My current specialties include life transitions, social withdrawal, addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration. I am currently working towards a perinatal mental health certificate as well!

I am currently taking on new clients and accept the following insurance, BCBS, Aetna and Self-Pay. Please feel free to reach out via email to see if we could be a good fit! I look forward to going on this journey with you.

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Qualifications: Northwestern University
Academic Suffixes: MA, LCPC, NCC
Expertise: Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sports Performance, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD

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