Licensed Clinical Social Worker and
Anxiety Specialist

Mehrose Fidai

MSW, LCSW
Therapy for ages 17+

I am passionate about providing culturally humble and inclusive care, creating a safe space where clients can heal and grow. As a 1.5 generation Pakistani American, my personal and professional experiences allow me to approach mental health with empathy, understanding, and respect for complex cultural identities. I partner with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that honor their unique needs and goals.

I specialize in working with clients navigating OCD, anxiety, panic disorder, eating disorders, and complex trauma. With a warm, values-based approach, I focus on identifying the roots of unhelpful patterns, addressing their symptoms, and guiding clients toward meaningful change. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, ERP, and DBT, tailored to each client’s needs.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of my practice. I am LGBTQIA+ allied and welcome clients with a variety of spiritual perspectives, supporting exploration of creativity and spirituality as part of personal growth and self-discovery.

A little about me:
Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending quality time with my pets, exploring crafty home projects, and experimenting with recipes. I love traveling and have visited Costa Rica, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Canada (Quebec & Ontario). Fun fact: I once considered pursuing Veterinary Medicine or Marine Biology due to my love of animals.

Top Specialties:

  • Thinking Disorders

  • Racial & Intergenerational Trauma

  • Complex Trauma & Neurodivergence

  • Culturally Sensitive & Community Informed Practices

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy 

  • Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

  • Storytelling Therapy

Areas of Expertise:

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Body Positivity

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Chronic Illness

  • Couples Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive Care

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Eating Disorders

  • Family Conflict

  • First Responders

  • Gender and Sexual Identity

  • Grief

  • Holistic healing

  • LGBTQIA+ allied

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions

  • Mood Disorders

  • Muslim Mental Health

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • Panic Disorders

  • Psychosis

  • Racial Identity

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Spirituality

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Women's Issues

I’m in network with:

Aetna

Anthem

BCBS PPO

Cigna / Evernorth

United / Optum

Call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com to set up an appointment or schedule a 15-minute free phone consultation.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps you move beyond negative thoughts and feelings in a meaningful way by accepting that your thoughts and emotions are an appropriate response to certain situations and committing to making changes in your life that match your values.

  • Used commonly as a treatment for OCD, the exposure component of ERP refers to practicing confronting the thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make you anxious and/or provoke your obsessions.

  • MBSR is an evidence-based program designed to reduce stress & enhance wellbeing through mindfulness practices.

  • Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals understand and change their life stories.

  • Humanistic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the individual's potential for growth and self-actualization. It is based on the belief that humans are inherently good and have the capacity to make positive changes in their lives. 

  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) addresses the mental health needs of people suffering from the destructive effects of early trauma.

“I come from a nonjudgmental place, understand complex cultural issues, and aim to honor your individuality and partner with you to create a unique treatment plan that suits your needs.”

— Mehrose Fidai

Questions about insurance?

Give us a call or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We can often work with insurance companies if we are out-of-network. If we are an out-of-network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $135.00 for a 53 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help! We work with families to come up with a number that works for you.