Hello! I have been continuously licensed as a Clinical Psychologist since 1999. I grew up poor in inner city Cleveland. I was the 1st in my family to complete a college degree of any kind. I was a truck driver before I became a psychologist. I have a neuromuscular disability which effects my lower arms and hands and lower legs and feet. I use a wheelchair for long distances but I can walk a little. I graduated with a BA in psychology from Cleveland State University in 1992. I graduated with my doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago in 1998.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the initial meeting, I will explain how this working relationship is private and I will explain the 4 legal limits of confidentiality. I will then ask you to explain what brings you to therapy at this time and get your input on how I can help you. If you need something more structured, I can ask you specific questions, but I would rather have you describe your problem in your own way. I will be there with you to make sure I am understanding what you are saying.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength is my 24 years of experience. Another strength I have is my choice to work in a wide array of settings with clients from very diverse backgrounds. Just as a sample: I have worked with mothers and grandmothers struggling to keep their children safe in one of the deadliest neighborhoods in Chicago, I helped LGBTQ+ elders with adjusting and coping to life within a long-term care setting and I have experience assisting corporate executives with relationship problems, among many other professional experiences.