Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
My ideal client is someone who is willing to seek help and put in the hard work that therapy and making positive changes requires. I specialize in evaluating and treating eating disorders and body image issues, but have also worked with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, unresolved grief, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, substance use disorders, domestic violence, relationship problems, troubled teens and poor academic motivation, and LGBTQ+ issues.
My Background and Approach
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and I am also certified as an intuitive eating disorder therapist (EDIT). I earned my Bachelors of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Justice Studies (a combination of criminal justice mixed with law and ethics) from Northeastern Illinois University, in Chicago, in 2017, and my Masters of Arts Degree (M.A.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling from Adler University in Chicago, in 2021. I work through a person-centered lens and often integrate other types of therapy that I am skilled in when working with clients such as CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and narrative therapy to help clients with their specific needs and goals. I work with individuals, teens and adolescents, and families where I hope to bring a sense of compassion, kindness, trust, and empathy.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I have a passion for helping others and consider myself to be a lifelong learner. I have previously worked as an emergency medical technician in Chicago for six years. This taught me about trauma and how vulnerable and fragile people can be when they are suffering with pain or illness. I have learned to be a good listener and believe that my clients often hold the answers to overcome their problems if someone can tap into their potential. I am highly attuned to social justice issues and working with marginalized groups. I am aligned with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Incident Management Network and also the National Child Traumatic Stress Provider's Network.