Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 13 insurances. Specializes in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I would describe myself as warm, honest, and practical. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly heard and understood, while also helping you take meaningful steps toward the life you want. Every person already has strengths within them, even when stress, pain, or old patterns make those strengths hard to access. In our work together, I will meet you with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I will also be direct when needed. I do not believe therapy is about judgment, but I do believe growth often requires accountability, honesty, and a willingness to try new ways of thinking and responding.
In our first session, my main goal is to get to know you and help you feel comfortable. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, what you have been experiencing, and what you would like to be different in your life. Together, we will begin to identify your goals and what support, skills, and changes may help you move forward. The first session is not about having everything figured out. It is about beginning a working relationship where you feel understood, supported, and ready to take the next step.
I help clients build real-life skills they can use outside of sessions, then we look closely at what may be getting in the way of using those skills. Sometimes that means exploring fear, shame, past experiences, relationship patterns, or beliefs you have carried for a long time. My approach is both supportive and active: we will work to understand what is happening beneath the surface while also focusing on practical change. I have worked with people across all ages and stages of life, and I have seen that progress often comes from feeling safe enough to be honest, supported enough to keep going, and challenged enough to grow.
My ideal client is anyone who is ready to explore themselves and their experiences with openness and curiosity. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. I love supporting clients who are willing to reflect, learn, and grow at their own pace. Together, we can create space for insight, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
Other specialties
I identify as
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills for navigating intense emotions, stressful situations, and relationship challenges with more awareness and confidence. In our work together, DBT is not about judging your feelings or trying to “turn them off.” Instead, it gives us a structured way to understand what you are experiencing, slow things down, and respond in ways that are more aligned with your goals.
Gottman method
Gottman Method is my go-to framework when working with couples, it focuses on the partners becoming more emotionally connected, which will naturally make communication and conflict resolution go much smoother.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is super helpful for overthinking and understanding your thought pattterns and beliefs and the impact they are having on you. In our sessions, CBT may involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, exploring how they affect your mood and choices, and practicing new ways of responding to challenges. My goal is to make this process collaborative, supportive, and grounded in your real life. CBT can help you build insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more equipped to manage difficult situations with confidence.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is super helpful for anyone feeling lost or like their life isn't where they want it to be. I will use to help you understand your values and take actions towards your goals. In our work together, we may focus on noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, making space for uncomfortable feelings, and reconnecting with what matters most to you.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
In our work together, I focus on listening closely, understanding your perspective, and helping you feel heard and accepted as you are. Rather than telling you what to do, I will support you in exploring what feels true, meaningful, and helpful for you. My goal is to provide a warm, respectful, and collaborative space where you can better understand yourself and move toward the changes that feel right for you.