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About My Clients
I have worked with anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, stress, loss, trauma, struggles with drugs and alcohol, family problems, child welfare, family problems, and relationship difficulties. I feel comfortable working with clients ranging in age from children to adults and feel especially well-equipped to work with clients facing discrimination and marginalization including members of various immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ clients, black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
My Background and Approach
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC) in the State of Illinois. I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) from Virginia Wesleyan College in 1990 and earned my Master of Social Work degree (M.S.W.) from Loyola University in 1992. I have over 30 years of Clinical Experience. I also serve on various Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access National committees. I am committed to practicing cultural humility in my clinical practice. My thirty (30) years of experience has focused on working with children, adults and special populations such as Veterans, Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, Homelessness, Women and Children, Subsidized Housing, and Child Welfare. In this time, I have worked as a Clinical Consultant providing Supervision and oversight, Quality improvement Specialist, and Subject Matter Expert. My focus has been to stabilize clients while in crisis and help them develop effective coping strategies to deal with adversity.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am passionate about social justice reform and equal rights for all people and groups. I am especially attuned to the rights of women, immigrants, and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ groups. I am equally driven to the rights of child welfare and formerly incarcerated people who are facing the daunting challenge of reintegrating into their communities.