Advance Behavioral Health Services

Fiori Hamzai (Shahaj) LMFT

THERAPIST

Fiori Hamzai is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides individualized, culturally informed psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. Her clinical approach is relational and systemic, with a strong emphasis on how interpersonal connections influence emotional well-being.

Education & Training

· Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy – Wheaton College
· Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Journalism – University of Tirana
· Clinical experience in outpatient psychotherapy services

Licensure & Certifications

· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Illinois

Treatment Areas & Services

· Anxiety Disorders
· Depression
· ADHD
· Trauma & PTSD
· Grief and Loss
· Relationship & Marital Issues
· Family Conflict
· Self-Esteem Concerns
· Child & Adolescent Therapy
· Couples Therapy

Languages

· English

Philosophy of Care

Fiori Hamzai takes a collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach to therapy. She believes clients are resilient and capable of growth, and she works to help individuals and families build insight, improve communication, and create more fulfilling relationships. Her style is direct yet compassionate, focusing on helping clients understand patterns and develop meaningful change through connection and self-awareness.