Hello. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois. I received my Masters from the University of Illinois at Chicago and my JurisDoctorate from Loyola University School of Law. I have 20 years of combined experience in private practice, public schools, and a children's hospital. I help individuals who seek change gain insight and understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to promote personal growth and life satisfaction.
Therapy starts with introductions and leads to the identification of the specific challenges you're facing. Focusing on your specific challenges allows us to create a plan to work through in follow-up sessions. Working together I will help you address stressors and provide tools to manage and overcome stressors. I will offer guidance, coping strategies, and tools to navigate difficult emotions and situations. Additionally, we may explore underlying issues and identify emotional and behavioral patterns. Therapy provides a safe space to express yourself and gain insight into your thoughts and feelings, ultimately leading to personal growth and positive change.
My strengths are in my ability to empathize with individuals and create a safe and non-judgmental space to express oneself. I have honed my skills through 20 years of experience in settings, including private practice, the public school system, and a children's hospital. My training and expertise allow me to help individuals gain insight and understanding of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and to guide them towards positive change and personal growth. This combination of professional experience, personal experience, and empathy enables me to effectively connect with and support my clients, fostering an environment where they feel valued and understood.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment that focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves identifying and addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote positive emotional and mental well-being. Using CBT will provide practical tools and strategies to help individuals manage a wide range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and stress-related disorders.
Integrative therapy is an individualized, personalized, holistic approach to therapy that combines ideas and techniques from various therapeutic practices. The approach allows for the use of different practices and taylor sessions and interventions to the unique needs of each client.