Personal Statement
The heart of my graduate level training is in couples and family therapy and because of this I approach my work with clients through the framework of the family system. I believe helping people understand the family system and how it affects their mental health as well as their values and beliefs is essential to the therapeutic process. I am a firm believer in play and creative expression for all ages. I like bringing fun into the therapy room. I believe having fun is fundamental for a person’s individual well being as well as their relational well being.
Who I Serve
Adolescents, LGBTQ+, couples, and families with issues of transitioning to high school, low self-worth, behavior problems, anxiety, as well as coping with change after divorce or loss of family member.
Specialty Treatment Areas
- Family and parenting issues
- Relational conflicts
- Grief and loss
- Depression
- Anxiety
Additional Treatment Areas
- Families after divorce
- Attachment Disorders
- Mood disorders
- School refusal
Theoretical Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectal Behavioral Therapy
Experiential Relational Therapy
Insurance Networks
- Private pay
- Aetna
- BCBS PPO
- Optum/UBH
Education/Certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Illinois
- Master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy, Adler University in Chicago, IL
Affiliations/Memberships
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Illinois Association of Marriage and Family Therapy