You may find yourself experiencing toxic relationships/codependency, eating disorders, drugs & alcohol, anxiety, and perfectionism – the list of the ways we distract and soothe ourselves from discomfort goes on and on. You may find the need to learn more about yourself and your relationships, process life events, share things that are difficult to share with other people, or to explore how past experiences have shaped you. I am passionate about helping clients foster self-awareness by using motivational interviewing, to meet you right where you are. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. I am a National Board Certified Counselor. I have spent over 14 years in the mental health field, and 10 years as a mental health professional. You don’t need to be in a crisis to benefit from therapy. Ongoing wellness is crucial to a balanced life.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions, followed by the challenges you've been facing. Through an intake, we together will determine a plan.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
We are all recovering from something. I found that with certain resources I can now live my life with more love, compassion, presence, attention, intention, and purpose. I want to help you do the same! I work with a wide range of individuals and have experience working with the LGTBQIA community, underserved populations, and those who experience addiction. *Body Neutrality/Self-esteem *LGBTQIA allied and attended WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) Global Education Initiative *Experience with harm reduction modality/methods *Diversity, equity, and inclusion are values that I live by.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have a specialized focus on addictions, depression, anxiety and mood disorders. I also have experience working with LGBTQIA population.
Adlerian
I attended Adler University, and am well-versed in Individual Psychology and the benefits of community engagement.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy is a type of psychotherapy that incorporates mindfulness practices that include present-moment awareness, meditation, and breathing exercises. It is a modified form of cognitive therapy that was formulated to address depression. Mindfulness therapy is a type of talk therapy that focuses on learning how to be more aware of thoughts, feelings, emotions, surroundings, and situations, and to reduce automatic responses.
Jungian
The role of the Jungian method is to heal this inner child. Through a process of conscious “reparenting”, I assist individuals in recognizing the inner child’s pain.
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April 28, 2025
The last 2 years have been very tough on me and Chris has helped me in a way I did not know was possible! She is kind, empowering and so knowledgeable and I leave every session feeling good about myself and like I am confident enough to tackle things because of how she explains strategies. She sends thoughtful coping strategies between sessions. Chris is absolutely incredible, I can't say enough about her and how much she has made an impact on me and my life in a positive way!