Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides thoughtful, collaborative psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and patterns that may leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. My clinical approach is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I believe therapy should create space not only to address what you are feeling, but also to understand what may be happening beneath the surface. I help clients explore how past relationships, experiences, beliefs, and emotional patterns may influence the way they think, feel, relate, and respond in the present. While symptom relief matters, I do not believe therapy should focus on symptoms alone. I work with clients to understand the meaning behind their experiences while also using practical CBT strategies to identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier responses, and strengthen coping skills. My therapeutic style is conversational, reflective, supportive, and insight-oriented. Sessions provide space to slow down, think openly, make connections, and better understand yourself without feeling pressured to have everything figured out. I especially enjoy working with adults who are functioning in their daily lives but recognize that something feels unresolved, overwhelming, repetitive, or out of alignment. Therapy becomes a place to explore what is happening, understand yourself more deeply, and make intentional changes that support greater emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life.
In the first session, my priority is creating a comfortable space for us to begin getting to know one another. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, what you are currently experiencing, and what you hope will be different as a result of our work together. You do not have to come prepared with the right words or have everything figured out. The first session is an opportunity to slow down, share what feels important, ask questions, and begin identifying patterns, concerns, and goals we may want to explore. I will also explain how I approach therapy and how we might use psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other integrative approaches based on your needs. By the end of the session, my goal is for you to have a clearer sense of what therapy with me may look like and whether our work together feels like a good fit.
One of the strengths I bring to therapy is the ability to create space for clients to slow down, think openly, and explore what is happening beneath the surface. I listen carefully for patterns, contradictions, relationships, and experiences that may be influencing how a person feels and responds in the present. My approach combines the depth of psychodynamic psychotherapy with the practical structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This allows us to explore both the “why” behind recurring emotional patterns and the “how” of changing thoughts, behaviors, and responses that are no longer helpful. I do not believe therapy should focus only on reducing symptoms. Anxiety and depression are important to address, but they can also provide information about what may need attention in a person’s life. I bring curiosity, warmth, directness, and clinical experience to the therapeutic relationship while giving clients room to develop their own insight and make meaningful, sustainable changes.
My ideal client is an adult experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. They may be functioning well in many areas of life while recognizing that certain thoughts, emotions, or patterns continue to interfere with their sense of well-being. I work best with clients who are curious about themselves and open to exploring both what is happening now and what may be influencing it beneath the surface. They are interested not only in feeling better, but also in understanding themselves more deeply, recognizing recurring patterns, and developing healthier ways of thinking and responding. My ideal client does not need to have everything figured out. They simply need a willingness to be present, reflective, and engaged in the therapeutic process. Together, we create space for insight, practical change, and a more intentional way of moving through life.
Cash - $160 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling stuck and explore more helpful ways of thinking and responding. I use CBT collaboratively rather than as a one-size-fits-all approach. Practical strategies may include examining unhelpful thoughts, considering alternative perspectives, developing coping skills, and making intentional behavioral changes. I also integrate CBT with psychodynamic and person-centered approaches so that we are not only addressing symptoms, but also creating space to understand the deeper experiences and patterns that may be influencing them.
I use psychodynamic psychotherapy to help clients explore how past experiences, relationships, and emotional patterns may be influencing what they are experiencing in the present. Together, we pay attention to recurring themes, relationship dynamics, beliefs about self and others, and patterns that may contribute to anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck. My approach is reflective and collaborative. I create space for clients to slow down, talk openly, and become more curious about their thoughts, emotions, and responses rather than focusing only on reducing symptoms. As clients develop greater insight into the origins and meaning of their patterns, we work toward healthier ways of relating to themselves, others, and the challenges in their lives. The goal is deeper self-understanding that can support meaningful and lasting change.