Ishani Synghal, Clinical Intern

(She/Her)

Therapy for older teens, young adults, and adults navigating change.

I work with older teens (16+), emerging adults, and adults navigating anxiety, identity questions, and life transitions. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns they want to understand. Therapy offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and move forward with intention. I have a particular interest in working with first-generation, multicultural, and LGBTQIA+ clients, while welcoming all backgrounds.

Specialties:

  • Life transitions and identity development
  • Trauma-related stress and recovery
  • First-generation and multicultural experiences
  • Career stress and work-related concerns
  • Mood-related concerns

What to Expect

Sessions are a space for both reflection and forward movement. We’ll start with a check-in and decide together what feels most important to focus on that day. Our work may include exploring current stressors, past experiences, relationships, and recurring patterns, while also building skills to help you feel more grounded, confident, and equipped in your daily life. In our first session, we’ll get to know each other, talk through what’s bringing you in, and begin shaping a direction for our work together.

We Might Be a Fit If You Feel…

  • You’re going through a transition and feel both excited and unsure of yourself.
  • Your anxiety or stress is affecting sleep, focus, or relationships.
  • You keep noticing the same patterns in how you think, feel, or relate to others and you want to understand or change them.

A Little About Me

I’m a first generation South Asian American, and my lived experience informs the way I think about identity, belonging, culture, and the many layers people carry into the therapy room. I approach therapy with respect, thoughtfulness, and the belief that meaningful change happens over time through understanding, consistency, and support. My work is informed by person-centered and trauma-informed care, with elements of insight-oriented and skills-based approaches woven in as helpful.

I grew up in the Bay Area, have lived in New York and Paris, and now call Chicago home. These experiences have shaped how I see people and the world: with curiosity, openness, and an appreciation for how context and culture influence our stories. Outside of providing therapy, I enjoy exploring Chicago, trying new restaurants, reading, and spending time outdoors with my pup.

I may not be the best fit for clients needing a higher level of care or more intensive or specialized services.

If you’re ready to slow down, gain clarity, and move through this phase of your life with more intention, therapy can support that process.

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