Welcome to Better Help. You should be proud of taking this first step towards self-discovery and self-care!
After graduating from Loyola University Chicago with a Master’s in Social Work and specialization in Mental Health, I have worked with a variety of clients in all life stages suffering from behavioral and emotional issues. I aim to help others with targeting and overcoming their problems to live more fulfilled lives. I believe that individuals should have the chance and opportunity to improve their situation and everyone has the power to change given the right tools, and dedication. In addition to emotional and behavioral issues, I have experience with working with individuals to understand how their past influences their present and future situation, and how inter-generational patterns often play a strong role in an individual’s life which may lead to certain questions about your family history. I also may work with you on understanding your thought patterns, and how these patterns dictate your behaviors. As your therapist I aim for our sessions to be collaborative and will tailor your therapeutic plan to fit your individual needs drawing upon a variety of techniques and modalities.
As you are the expert in your own life, my role will be to support and guide you in your wellness journey. I am looking forward to meeting you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.018330