I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois in Chicago. I have over 20 years of experience in working with Adolescents to discover their purpose and their plan to live a happier healthier and more productive life.
During the first session I introduce myself and ask basic questions to get to know the client and gain an understanding of why they are seeking therapy and what they ultimately want to accomplish in the process.
My greatest strengths are helping clients to recognize through their own story telling that that they possess some power, resilience and strength they that they need to make changes and be successful.
My speciality is working with youth who have struggled academically and behaviorally in the school setting.
“People Change By Making Changes” is the motto and how I approach the therapeutic process. I help clients to Identify personal beliefs and feelings that lead to unhealthy patterns of behavior and that causes them to feel stuck. In a safe environment, clients are guided through a therapeutic process where they discover new problem solving skills and strategies to face their challenges, build confidence and increased their self worth. The client and therapist work collaboratively to evaluate, envision, practice and pivot. We Change by Making Changes.