Banan Said, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 6 years in practice
Banan Said is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.013056 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1730950908 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English, Arabic
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About Banan
Banan Said is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. She offers calm, practical support for people wrestling with stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief, and parenting strain. Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Banan draws on six years of experience focused on youth development and related concerns. In conversation she listens first, then helps clients name the patterns that cause pain. She uses clear, direct tools to reduce panic, manage anxiety, and improve communication with others.
Background and approach
Clients can expect straightforward work on attachment wounds, abandonment fears, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She also addresses life transitions like midlife crises, pregnancy and childbirth adjustments, and searching for life purpose. Relationship difficulties and control issues are explored in ways that aim to make daily life easier.
Therapy sessions mix conversation with practical exercises. Banan encourages small experiments between meetings to try new ways of reacting and relating. Forgiveness work and rebuilding self-love are approached step by step so progress feels manageable.
Her background includes practice with culturally sensitive care and Arabic-language support. That experience informs how she frames problems and suggests solutions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Banan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques used in sessions focus on practical change and problem-solving. One approach emphasizes managing anxiety and panic by teaching simple breathing and grounding tools, along with step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach centers on attachment and relationship work, helping people track interaction patterns, name unmet needs, and practice clearer communication to improve closeness and reduce conflict. Finding the right method happens together. The therapist reviews concerns, goals, and how a person responds to different tools, then adjusts the plan. Clients are invited to try techniques and give feedback so the therapist can refine what’s most helpful. Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions fit into a break or a walk, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep continuity and fit therapy into day-to-day routines while focusing on practical steps and measurable progress.We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and parenting strain. Additional focuses include attachment issues, panic, shame, loneliness, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is empathetic and practical. Sessions mix listening with clear tools and small between-session exercises to try new ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience with a focus on youth development and related concerns. That background shapes her way of framing issues and offering support.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices with clients in Illinois. Location details are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs like shorter check-ins or hands-free conversations.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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