LCSW, 18 years of experience
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois, and I am a virtual practice. I received my Masters from the Loyola University Chicago and have been in this industry for almost 20 years. I help young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and childhood-trauma become the best versions of themselves. I very much like a positive and strength-based approach to therapy. I think it is important to find balance in your life and it starts with improving self-esteem.
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. Homework is not out of the question! Some clients tell me they feel like they have chatted with a friend, and also realize there has been growth in the conversation, and noticed they have tapped into all their strength.
Having worked with women for the past 5 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
I love working with women who may be experiencing anxiety. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers, family, self-esteem, and relationships.
I try to use this as often as I can in my practice to engage clients in realizing they already have what's needed inside them. In collaboration with the client I try to help guide them back to the light they already have. The client is the expert in this treatment, and when working together we will set attainable goals to get them back to who they think they may have lost along the way.
With this therapy modality I listen for strengths that the client may not even realize is there due to the overhanging issue. I began to show the client what I can see from my aerial view, so they can realize how powerful they are and can be.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 29, 2025
My first therapy session went really well. I felt truly seen and heard when discussing my concerns. She listened attentively and offered thoughtful, relevant feedback throughout, which made it feel like a genuine partnership rather than just someone passively listening to me talk for an hour. I'm looking forward to continuing our work together as I navigate some personal challenges.
May 12, 2025
It’s like you’re talking to ah friend! Even when I missed a few sessions she emailed me and reminded me to prioritize myself. She’s real. And she meets you where you are. I’m still at the beginning of my journey but I’m so happy she’s here to guide me along the way.
April 30, 2025
Kinya is the perfect fit for me! She is open and a great listener with really helpful feedback. I'm looking forward to my next session with her.