LCSW
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health, practicing across Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. I hold a Master’s degree from Loyola University, where I gained a strong foundation in clinical practice and therapeutic techniques. Throughout my career, I have specialized in empowering individuals, from young adults to seniors, to overcome depression, anxiety, and effectively navigate life’s transitions. I am passionate about helping my clients build resilience and confidence, enabling them to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment to providing personalized care that meets each client's unique needs and goals.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
As a mental health provider, my greatest strengths lie in my extensive experience and expertise, my unwavering client-centered approach, my adaptability and flexibility in meeting individual needs, and my profound empathy and compassion for my clients.
I am passionate about working with individuals who courageously seek therapeutic support to achieve transformative outcomes. We all need support at various stages of our lives, and I am dedicated to being an instrumental force in helping my clients overcome challenges and thrive.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is based on the idea that our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors, and by changing our thought patterns, we can alter our emotional responses and behaviors.
This therapeutic approach is based on the belief that individuals have the capacity for self-understanding and self-direction and that they can achieve personal growth and self-actualization given the right conditions.