Health Counseling
Personalized Health Counseling in Frankfort, Illinois
Whole-person guidance from a physician who has the time to truly listen
Your health is more than a set of lab values. It is shaped by how you sleep, how you eat, how you handle stress, and how you feel about the changes happening in your body and life. At Sina Medical Direct Primary Care, personalized health counseling brings all of these pieces together, so you have a physician-led partner helping you understand your health and build habits that actually last.
Led by Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD, our counseling takes a whole-person approach that addresses your physical, emotional, and behavioral health together. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, navigating a major life transition, or simply want to feel more in control of your well-being, you get unhurried, judgment-free conversations grounded in evidence-based medicine.
- Same-Day & Next-Day Visits
- No Copays, No Insurance Hassle
- Triple Board-Certified Physician
Because Sina Medical Direct Primary Care is a Direct Primary Care membership practice, you never feel rushed. For a flat $89 per month, you get unlimited visits, direct access to Dr. Ali by text, call, or telehealth, and the time it takes to set realistic goals and follow through on them, in Frankfort and across Illinois.
What Personalized Health Counseling Covers
Counseling at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care is tailored to what matters most in your life. Common areas we work on together include:
Understanding chronic illness and your treatment options
Building sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits
Stress management and burnout prevention
Sleep quality and healthy routines
Emotional eating and your relationship with food
Coping strategies for anxiety and low mood
Sexual and reproductive health concerns
Life transitions such as pregnancy, menopause, and aging
Weight and metabolic health guidance
Motivation, accountability, and behavior change
How Health Counseling Works at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care
Initial Assessment
Dr. Ali reviews your full medical history, lifestyle habits, and emotional well-being in an unhurried visit, so nothing important gets overlooked.
Goal Setting
Together you define realistic, achievable objectives that fit your life, whether that is better sleep, steadier energy, or managing a chronic condition.
Customized Health Plan
You leave with a clear, personalized action plan and practical guidance you can start using right away, not a generic handout.
Ongoing Support
Regular check-ins and telehealth follow-ups keep you on track, with direct text and call access to Dr. Ali whenever questions come up.
Benefits of Working With a Physician-Counselor
Unhurried, judgment-free conversations
A single physician who knows your whole story
Evidence-based plans, not fads
Direct text and call access between visits
Sustainable habits that actually stick
Greater confidence in your own decisions
Coordinated care across body and mind
Same-day and next-day appointments
Why This Matters
Lasting change rarely comes from a single appointment or a quick prescription. It comes from a trusted relationship, honest conversation, and a plan that adapts as your life does. Traditional insurance-based care seldom allows the time for this, which is why so many people feel unheard and unsupported.
Direct Primary Care removes those barriers. With no copays, no insurance billing, and unlimited visits, there is finally room to talk through what is really going on and to keep adjusting your plan until it works. Counseling becomes an ongoing partnership rather than a rushed, one-time event.
This whole-person approach is especially valuable during stressful stretches or major transitions, when small, steady steps guided by a physician you trust can make the biggest difference in how you feel.
Meet Dr. Ali
Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, and is certified in menopause and women's hormone therapy. This combination gives her a rare, well-rounded lens for health counseling, connecting nutrition, metabolism, hormones, and mental well-being in a single, coordinated plan.
Known for her empathetic listening, Dr. Ali builds personalized wellness plans grounded in the latest evidence rather than quick fixes. She meets you where you are, without judgment, and helps you make progress that feels realistic and sustainable.
As the sole physician at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care, Dr. Ali cares for a limited number of members so she can offer the time, continuity, and direct access that meaningful counseling requires, in person in Frankfort or by secure telemedicine anywhere in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is health counseling the same as therapy or psychiatry?
No. Dr. Ali provides physician-led counseling focused on your overall health, lifestyle, coping strategies, and chronic condition management. When more specialized mental health care is needed, she will help coordinate an appropriate referral while continuing to support you.
How much does it cost?
Health counseling is included in your flat $89 per month Sina Medical Direct Primary Care membership. There are no copays, no per-visit fees, and no insurance billing. Your membership covers unlimited visits along with wholesale-price labs and medications.
Can I do my sessions by telehealth?
Yes. Dr. Ali offers private video consultations for goal tracking, stress management, and habit support anywhere in Illinois. You only need an internet connection and a device with a camera. In-person visits are available at our Frankfort office.
How often will we meet?
As often as your goals require. Because membership includes unlimited visits and direct text and call access, you can check in frequently at first and then space out follow-ups as your new habits take hold.
Can my membership be paid with an HSA?
Starting January 1, 2026, under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Direct Primary Care memberships are HSA-eligible. This means you may be able to use pre-tax HSA funds toward your Sina Medical Direct Primary Care membership. Check with your plan administrator for details.
What kinds of concerns can I bring to counseling?
Anything affecting your well-being, from stress, burnout, and sleep to emotional eating, chronic disease management, sexual health, and life transitions like pregnancy or menopause. Every conversation is confidential and judgment-free.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD Triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine Last updated: July 2026
The Problem
Why the Traditional System Fails Patients
What an ER or urgent care bills for issues we treat the same day
The average appointment in traditional, insurance-driven care
Of patients delay or skip care over cost, wait times, or access
A flat Sina membership — everything included, no copays, no surprise bills
What's Covered
Everything Included In Your Membership
One flat monthly membership covers comprehensive care across every category below — with no copays, no hidden fees, and direct access to Dr. Ali.
- Unlimited same-day and next-day visits
- Telehealth across Illinois
- Direct text and call access to Dr. Ali
- Annual physicals and preventive care
- Acute and urgent care (flu, UTI, strep, rash, ear infections)
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, COPD, sleep apnea)
- Women's health: HRT, menopause care, Pap smears, breast exams
- Men's health: testosterone, preventive care, cardiovascular health
- GLP-1 prescriptions (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide)
- Medical weight loss management
- Labs at wholesale cost (70 to 90 percent off retail)
- Generic medications at cost
- Specialist referral coordination
- Sick Visits
- Cold, Flu & Viral Illness Treatment
- Sore Throat & Strep Testing
- Sinus Infections
- Pneumonia Evaluation & Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- STI Testing & Sexual Health Screening
- Skin Rashes & Minor Skin Conditions
- Minor Lacerations & Wound Care
- Suture/staple Removal
- Muscle Strains & Sprains
- Joint Pain Evaluation
- Ear Wax Removal
- Return-to-Work Clearance Visits
- Stomach Flu & Digestive Illnesses
- Well-Woman Exams, Pap Smear
- Menopause & Perimenopause Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)
- Pap Smears & Cervical Cancer Screening
- Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Health Support
- Thyroid Hormone Optimization
- Fatigue & Hormonal Imbalance Treatment
- Weight Loss for Women
- Preventive Women's Health Care
- Men's Preventive Care
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
- Hormone Optimization for Men
- Men's Weight Loss Programs
- Andropause / Male Menopause Support
- Metabolic Health & Energy Optimization
- Physician-Guided Weight Loss Programs
- GLP Therapy (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide)
- Personalized Nutrition Counseling
- Exercise & Lifestyle Planning
- Metabolic Syndrome Management
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Ongoing Progress Monitoring
- Bariatric Surgery Referrals When Appropriate
- Diabetes & Prediabetes
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
- Thyroid Disorders
- Asthma & COPD
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Sleep Apnea
- Fatty Liver Disease & IBS
- Osteoarthritis & Osteoporosis
- Heartburn & Acid Reflux
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Lifestyle Medicine Counseling
- Sustainable Habit Development
- Disease Prevention & Risk Reduction
- Long-Term Wellness Planning
- Nutrition & Exercise Coaching
- Functional & Root-Cause Focused
- Stress & Sleep Optimization
Healthcare as It Should Be — Personalized, Accessible, Affordable
Join Sina Medical Direct Primary Care and experience healthcare that's personal, preventive, and truly built around you — not the insurance system.