I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of IL practicing a client-centered strength-based approach, incorporating a focus on mindfulness to promote mental well-being and strength of Self. This approach encourages a collaborative therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. Through my work as a therapist, I am reminded daily of the resilient nature of the human spirit. From experiences with disappointment to unimaginable trauma, people find the courage to ask for help and to move forward. It is the greatest privilege to, for a time, join someone on their path to healing. My clients allow me to meet them with support when they struggle and to celebrate their joy when they persevere. I am acknowledging that tragedy happens every day, and so does triumph.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Therapy is an outlet. A seed of change. Know that no matter what intrudes into - or shatters - our assumptions of this imperfect world, we don’t have to be in it alone. There is nothing more encouraging than a conversation about the possibilities of a life a person can create. Allow yourself to make space for that conversation and for subsequent change.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I have experience working with adolescents and adults, specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, and adolescent behavior counseling. Informed by continuing education and experience in psychotherapy and counseling, I base my interventions on unique presented needs, providing supportive guidance toward identified goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am an EMDR trained and certified therapist with experience healing developmental trauma, traumatic grief and loss, and attachment and relational struggles.