Personal Statement
I am passionate about coming alongside others and letting them know they are seen, heard, and are not walking through the difficulties of their lives alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship should provide a safe and non-judgmental space for a client to develop trust and confidence in themselves, the therapist, and the process of therapy.
Who I Serve
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I believe in supporting parents and children/adolescents as they develop the skills needed to facilitate healthy communication, improve relationships, and enhance overall family functioning.  Healing from trauma is a journey best done with the support of a professional guide. I consider it a privilege to be that guide for clients as they develop the tools needed to heal from their trauma.
Specialty Treatment Areas
- Parenting
- Blended families
- School anxiety
- Divorce Support
- Trauma recovery
Additional Treatment Areas
- Military families
- Adolescent behavior
- Generational trauma
- Peer conflict and bullying
- Family therapy
- Emotional regulation
- Social skills development
- ADHD
Theoretical Approach
My theoretical approach is holistic in nature with the goal of meeting each individual client’s needs. It may be a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Family Systems, and Spiritual treatment modalities. When working with children and adolescents, I often use play and art therapies as an alternative to traditional talk therapy. These therapies provide a fun and creative way to help kids and teens express how they are feeling. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to provide the best services possible.
Insurance Networks
- Private pay
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna (Evernorth)
- Medicare
- TriCare
- BCBS Community Health (Medicaid)
Education/Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois
- PhD student in Social Psychology, Liberty University
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty University
- BA in Developmental Psychology, Liberty University
- AA in General Psychology, Liberty University
- Trauma Informed Training