I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with twenty-one years of working with individuals and families. I provide counseling support to individuals struggling with a variety of life stressors, mental health issues, and unresolved feelings.
I am genuine, empathetic, and supportive. I provide a compassionate ear, while providing feedback and suggestions to help you in your personal growth. My approach to therapy is client-centered and strength-based. I will listen to what you want to work on and then help set reasonable and attainable goals. I will meet you where you are at and help you identify, explore, and problem-solve what you need right now and in the long term. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol addiction, stress, relationship issues, family problems, and more.
Reaching out for help through counseling can be difficult so please recognize that you have already made an important step. It is my hope I can provide the support that you may need during the challenges you are dealing with right now.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.013039