- Strengths based
- Practical steps
- Evidence informed
About Tahseen
Tahseen Shaista, LCPC, offers a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, trauma, or addiction. She speaks plainly and focuses on helping clients find manageable steps forward. Her style centers on listening, building on a person’s strengths, and supporting real change without judgment.
With 13 years of clinical experience in Illinois, she has worked with people facing grief, relationship strain, life transitions, and problems with focus and mood. She also helps individuals dealing with substance use and connects with cultural and identity concerns in therapy. Codependency and communication struggles are among the issues she addresses in sessions.
Sessions emphasize an open, respectful atmosphere where clients can talk through feelings and patterns. Therapy typically includes identifying unhelpful habits, trying new ways of responding, and practicing skills between meetings. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Tahseen describes the therapeutic process as collaborative; she encourages clients to use their own strengths to guide change. She supports clients through setbacks and helps them set realistic goals for daily life and relationships.
People considering therapy are invited to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Online options and international clients are mentioned, so confirm current session formats before booking.
How evidence-based techniques can work online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more realistic alternatives; this supports anxiety, depression, and obsessive patterns. Behavioral strategies concentrate on changing routines and practicing new responses, which can help with mood, impulsivity, and substance use.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress or challenges appear.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as reducing travel time or allowing check-ins during breaks. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know what to expect. Working remotely often makes regular follow-up and short skill practice easier to schedule, which supports steady progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tahseen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, attention and focus concerns, trauma, and addictions. Additional areas include codependency, communication problems, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical, focused on listening and helping clients try manageable changes. She builds on each person’s strengths and avoids judgment.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with mood, behavior, and substance-related concerns. That experience includes grief, relationship strain, and cultural issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices with ties to Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional or scheduling considerations when arranging sessions.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.