Reema Rustom

Reema (rrustom@claretcenter.org) is a resident counselor who recently earned her master's in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy. As a resident counselor, she is earning experience towards her licensure in professional mental health counseling and works under supervision.

Reema is dedicated to supporting clients on their healing journey by promoting growth, recognizing strengths, identifying resources, and honoring resilience.

Reema offers trauma-informed care and helps individuals and groups to navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and migration. She is also passionate about helping individuals and communities from diverse backgrounds. She is dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care.

In her past roles, Reema offered grief and bereavement support for children, teens, and families, and she has used art therapy and recreational activities with older adults. Her therapeutic approach is motivated by her social justice work as a community organizer, where she worked closely with adolescents, young adults, and broader communities.

Additionally, Reema's training in expressive arts therapy enables her to facilitate self-exploration and personal transformation through artistic expression.

She offers both in-person (Claret Center in Hyde Park) and telehealth therapy sessions (Illinois) for youth, adults, and older adults.