Personal Statement
Hope. Hope is what I feel for every client I see. As a therapist, I am flat-out determined to support others in healing their relationships, their traumas, and their heart, no matter how impossible it may seem. You are not alone. Truer than ever before, the world is full of suffering. I am experienced and prepared to assist you in your healing journey. I particularly enjoy working with couples, and empowering women. You can expect an authentic, honest and straight-forward approach from me.Â
Who I Serve
Approaching therapy from a strengths-based perspective, I mainly work with couples, adults and families. Valuing a strong therapeutic alliance, I believe a supportive and collaborative working relationship is key in helping clients improve their overall quality of life. I try to help my clients beyond just coping skills, and work to find the core of the problem to move towards resolution. I am committed to helping people find their inner strength, power and passion. As a 16-year certified yoga teacher, and long-term advanced meditator, I deeply believe in the power of the breath, meditation, and of mindfulness/relaxation techniques to help heal the stressed body and mind. Coming from an artistic background has allowed me to appreciate and respect the unique differences everyone brings to life.
Specialty Treatment Areas
- Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, individuals and families
- Family conflict
- Trauma recovery
- Anxiety/Depression
- Panic disorders
Additional Treatment Areas
- Anger
- Chronic pain
- LGBTQ+ affirming
- Grief and loss
- Religious trauma
- Women's issues
Theoretical Approach
I work to understand the root cause of the problems, the underlying emotions and negative conflict patterns. In general, my approach comprises Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness approaches. I have additional training in Emotion Focused Therapy.Â
Insurance Networks
- Private pay
- Aetna
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna (Evernorth)
- Optum/UBH
- TriCare
Education/Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois
- Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach -Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
- M.S. in Counseling, National-Louis University
- B.A. in Vocal Performance, University of Wisconsin
Affiliations/Memberships
- International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- Yoga Alliance
- Illinois Certified Domestic Violence 40-hour Training
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