Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 14 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Welcome! Reaching out for therapy takes real courage, and I am glad you are here. If you are feeling stuck in the same old loops, exhausted by patterns that no longer serve you, and ready for a change, you are in the right place. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. I bring a warm but straightforward energy to our sessions. We will work actively as a team to uncover your strengths and build strategies you can actually use in your everyday life. Therapy with me is an encouraging, collaborative process where we look honestly at what is holding you back and map out a clear path toward the life you want. Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old loops? Let’s work together to spark real change. Contact me today to schedule your first session and get on the road to feeling better.
In our first individual session, we will talk about what brought you here and explore the old patterns you want to change. We will collaborate to uncover your natural strengths and set personal goals that support your healing. Our focus will be entirely on what you want to achieve, ensuring you leave with a clear, comfortable plan for the days ahead.
I bring many years of experience in private practice and a variety of other mental health settings to our work. Before spending the last 16 years as an LCSW, I practiced as an attorney. That legal background helps me bring a practical, structured, and analytical approach to solving problems with you. Over the years, I have also directed a substance use program and taught master’s-level social work students. These roles keep my practice grounded in strong clinical skills and proven strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach is completely individualized to your needs, using what actually works for you.
I work best with clients who are motivated to work on breaking old patterns and prefer an active, collaborative and warm but direct approach. I am especially skilled at working on anxiety, relationship issues, mood issues, and addiction. I am a highly versatile fit for those new to therapy as well as those clients who have past experience in therapy.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used CBT for 16 years. I use CBT to help client identify, challenge and reframe thought distortions which contribute to anxiety, depression and addiction. This helps in developing new, healthier thinking patterns and behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to help client's use their own internal motivation and desire for change as a source for goal setting and inspiration
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness to help client's develop new coping strategies and to help clients address symptoms of anxiety, trauma and addiction.