I am an Illinois- based National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and an Army Veteran. I have worked in the human services for over 20 years. Including, substance use, depression, anxiety, LGBT, anger, and self esteem. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek assistance and direction. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I offer a empathy, humor, and active listening to increase rapport. I am a Secular {Non-religious} Therapist
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I think empathy and warmness are great strengths of mine.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am best matched with those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, alcohol or drug use disorders, skills for living, and LGBT.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I believe that everything we do begins in the mind. Depending on the thought process, what you think determines how you feel, and thoughts and feelings lead us to the decisions we make. In order to change our lives, lets change our thoughts and our actions will follow.