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I have been working in mental health treatment for nearly 20 years. I offer early morning appointments for Illinois residents. If you work atypical hours, or just prefer mornings, my schedule will be perfect for you (1am-12:00pm, depending on the day). Lots of my clients like to get in a session before their work day begins, to start the morning off right!

I am here because I deeply care about getting to know you and sharing in your experiences, struggles, hardships and successes. I believe that everyone has the capacity to implement positive changes in their life with a little support. Therapy is a space for everyone to feel welcomed, supported and cared for. My goal is to create an environment that is non-judgmental, feels safe, and allows you to explore your life story, process your experiences, emotions, and better manage life's stressors. You are the expert of your life and I am here to help steer you in the direction in which you want to go. We can absolutely find hope together.

I specialize in working with young adults and adults (18+) in navigating mood and anxiety concerns, life changes and transitions, effective communication, and managing urges. I value meeting you where you are at with your concerns and establishing a collaborative relationship that'll help guide each step of the way.

I attended undergraduate at Millersville University in Pennsylvania and received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I then went on to receive my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Counseling from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. I have experience working in residential, partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) programs, as well as seeing individual clients within a private practice.

I have an integrative approach to therapy. I believe that everyone needs something different, therapy is not a "one size fits all," and I value meeting you where you're at. First and foremost, I am client-centered, meaning I really believe you are the expert of your life and experiences, and I respect those experiences and will learn from them to support you in your goals. I am also strengths based, it is important to identify your strengths and build upon them as you are doing the work of therapy. I have a strong background in teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills and strategies to assist with mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance, as well as help practice acceptance, create space, engage in our values and commit to actions that align with those values. I value family, connection, humor, genuineness, growth and transparency. I feel truly grateful to have a career that I love and am passionate about. I have been told that I have a calming energy, and I hope that I can bring a sense of calmness or stillness into your life. We all get wrapped up in the busyness and the expectations, myself included. Let's make a space for you.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to reach out! Do you ever have those days when things are especially difficult?? When "Life is Lifing" as we say?? Many of the people that I meet and work with are looking for support with mental health, substance abuse, and/or management of traumatic events. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I'm also a Mom of three and a dog Mom of two who likes to practice what I preach in my own life. As a strong believer in the mental/physical health connection, a lot of my focus is incorporating integrated health into our treatment approach. I also support an intimate hospice team in my area so I am comfortable having uncomfortable conversations about life. If you are interesting in giving therapy a shot, or just learning a bit more about my approach, feel free to reach out and we'll see where it takes us.

Hello! I am a Master's Level Clinical Therapist with over 4 years of experience counseling. I have a wide variety of clinical experiences from a clinic for teenagers with dangerous behaviors, to private practice in a wealthy suburb. My training and research has focused on trauma, complex family dynamics, anxiety, and neurodivergence (ADHD and autism).

As a board-certified PMHNP, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step!

DIRECT AND TO THE POINT as well as on target for help client to reach their counseling goals

Trying to find a therapist can be overwhelming. You may be wondering will this person get me? Will they understand what I'm going through? I'm here to help you find relief and make this process easy. Depressed, Anxious, Hoping for a Stronger Relationship? Let's get unstuck! I'll work with you to identify and remove the obstacles you have been facing. Through our discussions you'll increase self awareness and learn to act with more intention in your daily life.