The Process
When You Start Counseling, This Will Be An Experience That Will Allow And Support Your Exploration Of Self & Help You Develop Skills to Better Manage Life Stressors. A Skilled Counselor Will Support Your Healing Rather Than Direct It.
Our Approach To Counseling Will Focus On You and What You Need From Counseling. We Will Listen & Attend Closely To Your Needs, Goals, Hopes, & Dreams. We Want You To Feel Heard, Validated, And Supported. We Will Encourage You To Express Your Feelings, Process Your Thoughts, Find Meanings, & Empower Yourself Through The Counseling Experience. Once You Do That, You Will Notice An Improved Well-being & Functioning.
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Our Commitment to You
We Will Try Our Best To Be There For You Every Step Of Your Healing Journey. We Hope To Help You Grow From Your Struggles, Heal From Your Stress, & Move Forward To Where You Want To Be In Your Healing Journey. We Hope Our Serene, Calming, & Inclusive Space Will Provide You With The Environment You Need To Focus On Your Healing. Welcome To Serenity & Hope Counseling Center!
Our Team
Welcome! My Name Is Nadiah Sabrah, LCSW & I Am The Founder Of Serenity & Hope Counseling Center. I Graduated From Saint Louis University With A Master In Clinical Social Work; Specialized In Family & Couple Counseling. A Mother Of Two Handsome Boys, a dog, & Two Cats. My Hobbies & Interests Include Nature, History, Art, Music, Jogging, & Hiking. Patriots, Billikens, & Lakers Fan; Go Pats!!
As A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I Am Passionate About Changing The Stigma About Counseling & Empowering Everyone To Be In Charge Of Their Own Mental Health! My Passion For Changing The Stigma Is Combined With The Knowledge, Experience, & Dedication Needed To Help You Find Your Way To Serenity.
My Experience Enables Me To Provide Outpatient, Individualized, & Psychological Care For Ages 6+. I Have Been Providing Direct Care Including Individual, Group, Family, & Couple Counseling In Variety Of Settings To Children, Adolescents, & Adults. I Have Experience In Assessing & Treating Several Mental Health Disorders & Behavioral Health Needs Including Anger, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Mood, Trauma Related, Co-occurring & Personality Disorders. I Utilize A Holistic Approach With Focus On Your Goals & What You Need.
I Am Trained In Client Centered Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Structured Psychotherapy For Adolescence Responding To Chronic Stress, And Cognitive Behavioral Intervention For Trauma In Schools. In Addition.
The Diversity Of My Experiences Has Allowed Me To Be A Seasoned, Skilled, & Compassionate Professional With An Informed Perspective & Creative Approach To Counseling.
nadiah.sabrah@serenityandhopecounselingil.com
Our Team
Hi! My name is Abby, LSW! I have been a social worker for the last seven years working with adults and adolescents in the Metro East. I graduated from the University of Illinois with my MSW. Most recently, I have obtained my LSW and am excited to continue working with people in the therapeutic realm.
I have a strong background in communication and connecting with those I meet. During my experience in social work, I have utilized CBT, motivational interviewing, and talk therapy.
I strive to provide an inclusive, nonjudgemental, and trusting environment so my clients feel safe and heard. While I typically focus on adults, I welcome all age ranges, demographics, and any intersection of identities that are in need. Working together we will work on coping with stressors and developing mechanisms to assist with stressors in a collaborative effort. I also believe in taking an eclectic approach to counseling and working together to find the best modality for each individual.
I believe every person’s story is unique and should be met with unique empathy and compassion.
Our Team
Angela Berra, LSW, MA, is a provisionally licensed clinical social worker and master certified life coach with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector and social impact work. Provisionally licensed in both Illinois and Missouri, Angela specializes in supporting individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
She brings a client-centered approach to her work, focusing on helping clients build resilience, self-awareness, and practical skills for everyday life. With a strong background in life coaching, Angela is skilled in guiding clients through the stages of change, from building awareness to sustaining meaningful growth. She is passionate about creating a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel empowered in their journey toward healing and well-being.
Our Team
If you like to move or prefer to talk, Cheri provides more than counseling helping clients find a fit that is right for them. Therapies where you can minimize talking like Flash EMDR, play therapy, sand therapy, emotional learning, and therapeutic listening. Therapy where you talk as much as you desire like Cognitive Based Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Do you need learning or workplace advocacy support? Parents are welcome to stay.
Cheri is a certified Illinois License Master of Social Work and special education teacher helping families advocate for learning and workplace accommodations. Cheri connects behaviors and emotional health by screening for sound sensitivity disrupting attention, listening with comprehension in all environments (auditory processing), and your ability to keep what is seen single and clear. When concerns are found, Cheri supports you through referrals, understanding results, and advocacy support. She also provides for clients who are a good candidate therapeutic listening and nutritional support helping you improve gut to ear to brain health.
Blessings,
Cheri