Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. I received my Masters from Bradley University in 2015. I have worked in a variety of settings over the past 9 years, which has given me broad experience and understanding of how to work with a diverse group of clientele. I specialize in providing individual therapy to woman and teens ages 13 and up.
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, a review of basic therapy guidelines and paperwork, and then we will dive into the specific challenges you're facing.
Having experienced my own fair share of life challenges, I will meet you where you are with compassion, non-judgement, and understanding. Therapy will go beyond coping skills and behavior changes, to transform your past into new possibilities, filled with purpose and meaning. I look forward to working with you!
I has a special interest in women's issues, abuse and trauma, life transitions and spiritual counseling. I work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. I can provide a Christian perspective if you desire to incorporate your faith into your healing journey. For more info, please visit my website at jwctherapy.com
I view clients as resourceful and resilient in the face of adversity. I work to empower you to use your own resources, skills, and abilities to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a highly effective treatment for resolving trauma. EMDR consists of an 8-step protocol which uses bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories.
If desired, I will integrate religion and spirituality with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. This allows you to bring your “whole self” into the therapy room and develop coping strategies that make sense for your personal beliefs.
I will integrate evidence-based treatment models to customize your therapy so that it considers your individuality while directly addressing your treatment goals and objectives.