Fatima Hashmi, LPC (she/her/hers)

Fatima Hashmi is a certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who brings a wealth of training, experiences, and education to her clinical work.

Fatima’s aim in a clinical setting is to use a decolonizing narrative and empower those belonging to diverse communities– who are finding their avenue of advocacy. She utilizes a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach to therapy, while also incorporating a relational/attachment lens. She believes that each client has their own story that requires specific care and attention, as each individual’s perspective on their lived experience is unique to them. She works with her clients to provide a safe space in order for them to begin their healing, which can feel especially challenging for those belonging to marginalized communities.

Originally from Pakistan, she received her undergraduate degree (Bachelors in Science) in Biological Sciences from the Royal Holloway University of London. Fatima then worked in a research lab, before returning to Pakistan to work in the academic, mental health, public health, and non-profit sector. Fatima during this time participated in: research projects, provided training and designed and implemented programs in various non- profit settings; to support children and families in distress. Fatima then continued her education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Fatima has provided clinical services in multiple settings, including vocational schools for children with intellectual disabilities, college counseling centers, private practice, and community mental health. She has also spoken publicly on several topics in multiple venues, on the topic of South Asian Mental Health, and most recently appearing on a podcast about how to begin accessing counseling services.

Fatima provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She works with a variety of presenting issues, She has supported individuals with concerns such as sexual assault, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, identity concerns, inter/intrapersonal challenges, and difficulties with emotional regulation. She is also trained in Hypnotherapy/ mindfulness based practices, which she incorporates into her clinical work as it is helpful. Fatima helps her clients by using skills from DBT, ACT, Relational Cultural and Relational Psychodynamic perspectives.

On her own time Fatima enjoys: reading, writing, mindfulness-based yoga, meditating, going on bike rides and playing her guitar. She also speaks multiple languages besides English, which include Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Services Fatima provides:

• Therapy with Children
• Therapy with Adults
• Couples Therapy

Fatima’s Contact Information:

773-417-6342 ext. 2002

fhashmi@rootedconnectionscounseling.com