I am licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, depression, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Commitment Issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180013433
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She’s extremely relatable and patient. She makes me feel comfortable to express myself
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Grisel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love how down the earth she is. Having homework is my favorite part. I do feel like sometimes she seems a bit distracted. But for the most part she is very responsive and kind. It feels like I’m talking to a friend . She never opens up trauma too fast unless you invite her to talk about it. I love the personable approach she takes.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Grisel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Grisel listens and offers many alternatives to dealing with my grief.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Grisel for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
She answers my every need. She listens and anything I tell her she gives me ways to deal with it. Very helpful
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Grisel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I love that she talks to me like a friend while maintaining professionalism. She is very knowledgeable, I like that she can relate to my situation personally which makes her an even better therapist.
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Grisel for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management