Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Finding the right person to help you through life’s challenges is essential and developing a picking a counselor who can meet your needs is the first step towards making the progress you are hoping to achieve. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you.
I have been a social worker for more than 16 years and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Much of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and concerns related to substance abuse. My approach to counseling is warm, caring and nonjudgmental; I find an honest and direct approach works best. The time we spend together is your time and I will support you to discuss any difficulties you are facing and help you learn more about yourself and the way you interact with the world. I fully recognize the therapeutic process is challenging, a tremendous amount of work, but at the end of the day a truly rewarding experience.
I know how hard it can be to find a counselor who you feel a connection with and I would be honored to work with you through this vulnerable stage of your life. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.011903