Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who is passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges with compassion, curiosity, and practical support. I provide a warm, collaborative environment where you can feel safe exploring difficult emotions, building healthier coping strategies, and working toward meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, ADHD, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to help you move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a foundation for our work together. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, the challenges you're currently facing, and what you hope to gain from the process. I'll also ask questions about your personal history, relationships, strengths, and any previous experiences with therapy so I can better understand your unique story. There is no pressure to share everything during our first meeting. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and you are always in control of what you choose to discuss. My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. By the end of the session, we'll identify some initial goals and discuss how we can work together moving forward. I want you to leave with a clearer understanding of the therapy process and confidence that you have a partner in your journey toward growth and healing.
One of my greatest strengths is creating a space where clients feel comfortable, accepted, and genuinely heard. I strive to build a trusting therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. I recognize that every person brings a unique story, so I tailor treatment to meet each client's individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I also bring a balance of compassion and practical skill-building to our sessions. While I will always meet you where you are, I also believe that growth often requires stepping outside of your comfort zone. When appropriate, I will gently challenge unhelpful patterns, beliefs, or behaviors to encourage insight, build resilience, and support meaningful change. Together, we'll explore what may be keeping you stuck while developing practical tools you can use in everyday life. My goal is to help you gain confidence, deepen self-understanding, and create lasting change in a way that feels both supportive and empowering.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to better understand themselves, explore their experiences, and make meaningful changes in their life. They may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or struggling with patterns that no longer serve them. They are willing to be curious about their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships while developing new ways to cope and move forward. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for growth and open to the therapeutic process. Whether they are seeking support with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, self-esteem, ADHD, relationships, or navigating a major life transition, my goal is to help them build insight, confidence, and practical skills. My ideal client understands that therapy is a collaborative journey. They are willing to show up honestly, explore difficult topics when needed, and recognize that growth often comes from both compassion and challenge. Together, we can create a space where they feel supported while working toward becoming the person they want to be.
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into my practice to help clients develop a healthier relationship with their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Rather than focusing solely on eliminating difficult feelings, ACT helps clients learn how to make space for uncomfortable emotions while choosing actions that align with their values and the life they want to create. Through ACT, we explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, identify what truly matters to you, and build skills to increase psychological flexibility. This may include practicing mindfulness, developing self-compassion, challenging avoidance patterns, and learning how to respond to thoughts and emotions with greater awareness rather than feeling controlled by them. My goal is to help clients recognize that difficult experiences are a natural part of being human while building the confidence to move forward in meaningful ways. ACT provides a framework for accepting what cannot be changed, taking purposeful action toward what matters, and creating a life guided by personal values rather than fear, avoidance, or past experiences.
I incorporate Adlerian Therapy principles into my practice by exploring how your past experiences, relationships, beliefs, and sense of belonging have shaped the person you are today. Adlerian Theory emphasizes that we are all influenced by our life experiences and the meanings we have created from them, but we also have the ability to grow, change, and create new patterns. Together, we may explore themes such as self-worth, belonging, relationships, personal strengths, and the beliefs that guide your choices and behaviors. I believe that understanding where patterns come from can help you develop greater self-awareness and compassion while creating new ways of responding to life's challenges. My goal is to help clients recognize their strengths, increase confidence, build healthier connections with others, and move toward a life that feels meaningful and aligned with their values.
I incorporate Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) into my practice to support clients who are healing from trauma and difficult life experiences. CPT focuses on understanding how traumatic events can impact the way we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. Together, we explore the thoughts, beliefs, and meanings that may have developed after trauma and identify areas where those beliefs may no longer be helpful or accurate. Through CPT, clients learn to recognize patterns of thinking, process painful experiences, and develop a more balanced understanding of what happened. We may explore common trauma-related themes such as safety, trust, control, esteem, and intimacy while building skills to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate space where clients can process their experiences at a pace that feels manageable while developing greater self-understanding, resilience, and a sense of empowerment in their healing journey.
I incorporate Gestalt Therapy principles into my practice by helping clients develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences in the present moment. Gestalt Therapy emphasizes understanding the whole person and exploring how past experiences, current emotions, and relationships influence the way we navigate the world. Together, we may explore patterns, unfinished experiences, and emotions that may be impacting your current life. Through increased self-awareness and reflection, clients can begin to better understand their needs, identify areas where they feel stuck, and make more intentional choices that support their growth. My goal is to create a supportive and authentic space where clients can explore their experiences without judgment, strengthen their connection with themselves, and develop a deeper understanding of who they are and what they need to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I take an integrative approach to therapy by drawing from multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches to best support each client's unique needs, goals, and experiences. I believe that no single approach works for everyone, and therapy is most effective when it is personalized to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. Together, we may incorporate strategies from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Adlerian Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and other modalities depending on what best fits your goals. This allows us to explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, past experiences, and personal strengths from multiple perspectives. My goal is to provide a flexible, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic experience where you feel understood while also gaining practical tools to create meaningful change. I strive to meet clients where they are while helping them build self-awareness, resilience, and the skills needed to move toward the life they want.