Personal Statement
Adulting is hard, messy, and filled with its ups and downs! I believe therapy should be a place where you can bring your unfiltered self to process and navigate these challenges with someone who is supportive and on your team. Through the therapy process, we work together to help you grow, lean into your strengths as a person, and remind you of your inherent value. In doing so, we can also help you find the connection in your life that we all need to flourish.
Who I Serve
Thanks to my clinical experience working in intensive outpatient therapy settings, I have enhanced my ability to connect with and understand the diversity of experiences of those who seek therapy.
I continue to work with individuals struggling with addiction in their lives and am a strong advocate for the recovery community (12-Step, CR, Dharma, SMART Recovery, etc.). I also work with teens (11+), college students, young adults, and those affected by perinatal issues, including fathers who are impacted as well.
Specialty Treatment Areas
- Addiction/Substance use issues
- Anxiety/Depression
- Emotional regulation
- Teen & young adult life transitions
- Perinatal Issues/partners affected by perinatal issues
Additional Treatment Areas
- LGBTQ+ Affirming
Theoretical Approach
My theoretical approach begins with meeting people where they are in their journey. This includes listening to and agreeing on attainable goals for the individual to succeed in therapy. The techniques I use during therapy sessions are tailored to the individual and typically incorporate Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based therapies.
Insurance Networks
- Private pay
- Aetna
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna (Evernorth)
- Medicare
- TriCare
- BCBS Community Health (Medicaid)
Education/Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois
- MA in Mental Health Counseling from Trinity International University
- BA in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University
- Florida telehealth certified
- Perinatal Mental Health Trained by Postpartum Support International
Affiliations/Memberships
- Postpartum Support International