About Barnum Counseling and
Therapist Ali R. Barnum
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Barnum Counseling is the private counseling practice of therapist Ali Barnum, MA, LCPC, NCC, OCDCC. Ali offers in-depth, professional, and compassionate private counseling services to adults via secure Telehealth sessions. Because of her extensive psychotherapy experience, Ali is able to help with many stressful and challenging situations. As a therapist, Ali helps people replace coping strategies that aren’t working with healthier, long-lasting, more effective ones.
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Ali is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Board-Certified Counselor with more than ten years of experience as a professional therapist. Ali’s background includes direct service, case management, career counseling, community mental health counseling and private practice counseling. She earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Psychology from UIC.
Ali works with individuals exclusively through secure, online Telehealth sessions. Click here to learn more about online therapy. Most of Ali’s clients are adult women.
Ali is a passionate therapist. She is dedicated to helping people manage life transitions. Ali provides skills, tools and support in the following areas:
- Women trying to conceive
- Women struggling with infertility and/or going through fertility treatment
- Women who are pregnant
- Postpartum depression, anxiety and OCD-related symptoms
- Women struggling with balancing roles and transitioning to motherhood
- Moms with toddlers who have a high level of needs
- Teachers and other education professionals experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety
- Therapists, social workers and counselors looking for support from another experienced professional
In addition to working as a licensed therapist, Ali Barnum was the Clinical Director and owner of a group practice for five years. She really enjoyed assisting in the professional development of therapists and staff working toward their clinical license in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, and other related fields.
In October of 2023, Ali pivoted back to solo practice to focus more on her clients and her family. She continues to support counselors, social workers, therapists and other healthcare providers through her counseling and therapy practice.
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Are you feeling sad or anxious? Do you feel trapped in old, unproductive patterns? Counseling can help you build the coping strategies you need to live the life you deserve.
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Barnum Counseling’s Practice Values and Mission Statement
Ali’s Commitment to You
Barnum Counseling offers a safe, inviting and inclusive space for all – regardless of race, ethnicity, cultural background or ancestry, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, gender identity, age, stage of life, intellectual ability, disability status, veteran status, or socioeconomic status. Ali’s practice values engender this commitment.
Ali recognizes the systemic power struggles, tension and inequities built into the communities across Chicago, its suburbs and nationwide. As your therapist, she will actively strive to listen, learn, do better and be better in support of equality in the community. Ali promotes acceptance and has zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.
Ali’s Mission Statement
Barnum Counseling’s mission is to provide skills, tools and support to help people change their life for the better.
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Respect
Ali believes that every human being deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. She lives her life based on this principle. It shows in the way she treats her clients.
Acceptance
Ali values and practices openness and acceptance of others in both her personal and professional life. She approaches relationships with openness, non-judgement and a willingness to learn.
Safety
Cultivating a safe emotional space for her clients to share their pain and stories is Ali’s top priority.
Ethical Behavior
Ali prides herself on maintaining the highest level of ethical standards. In support of her clients and the work that she does, Ali abides by the American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics. Ali is honest and transparent about the services she can provide, as well as any limitations due to confidentiality or scope of practice.
Ali’s fees are standard for the current market and her billing and insurance submission practices are transparent. Additionally, even though working with insurance companies’ guidelines is frustrating sometimes, Ali submits only what is required and accurate. She also only aligns herself with businesses that follow moral and ethical standards.
Family and Life Balance
Ali acknowledges and values the importance of having her own support and nurturing her relationships with family and friends. With all of the hats that she wears, Ali also recognizes the importance of having a healthy work-life balance. She believes that developing and maintaining healthy boundaries and balance in her life (personally and professionally) helps her to perform at her best while working with you.
Diversity
Ali appreciates and values diversity. Everyone has a unique history. This history plays a major role in our development as individuals and professionals. Ali’s background influences her desire to practice as a counselor.
Reflection, Self-Improvement, Education and Professional Growth
Ali believes that, as individuals and professionals, we always have more to learn. One of her practice values is to stay curious and continue to learn. She strives to stay current on events in the community, our nation and the world. It is Ali’s goal to recognize and celebrate our similarities and differences as human beings. She understands that we cannot grow without listening and keeping a level of humility. She dedicates time to meditating and reflecting on her approaches, beliefs, and potential biases.
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