Nadine Bunni, LSW
Counselor
Nadine Bunni, LSW, is a dedicated mental health therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Illinois State University and her Master of Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Nadine believes that therapy should be a safe and supportive space where clients can grow, heal, and build resilience. She is committed to providing accessible and high-quality mental health care, especially for individuals who may face barriers to receiving support.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic practices, and Mindfulness techniques. Nadine utilizes a strengths-based perspective, empowering clients to take an active role in their healing journey and build confidence in their ability to create lasting change.
Drawn to OMNI’s mission of putting clients first and supporting the surrounding community, Nadine continues to focus on creating compassionate, inclusive care for every individual she works with. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new neighborhoods, reading, and relaxing with her cat.
OMNI is a local, community-based nonprofit that partners with our community to save lives and change futures. OMNI impacts over 115,000 people annually primarily living in Lake and Cook Counties.
Since 1972 OMNI has been a leader in providing life-changing and life-saving counseling, case management and community-wide prevention services to youth, adults, and families. Our mission is to provide access to quality behavioral health and educational support services for children and adults that results in pathways to successful and healthy behaviors throughout life. OMNI Means “ALL” in Latin and we stand by accessible and inclusive services for all in the community who need us.
OMNI helps individuals overcome challenges, develop strengths and build skills they can use for a lifetime. We address both social determinants of health as well as provide critical mental health counseling and supportive case management services. OMNI provides Individual, Family and Group Counseling for children, adolescents and adults, 24 hour crisis Intervention, substance abuse prevention and treatment, child abuse prevention and intervention, juvenile justice services, youth leadership and healthy choice advocacy and family resource support.
Common issues OMNI battles with our clients include: depression/anxiety, peer and relationship issues, family conflicts/divorce, trauma past and ongoing (domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault), academic problems, criminal activity, substance abuse, school refusal and much more. OMNI creates positive change today for a better tomorrow.