As a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My approach is deeply compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
I'm heuristic by nature and have an enormous desire for helping others. I hope to be of service to you and look forward to meeting you and assisting you in your life journey.
I have extensive expertise in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including stress management, addiction recovery, communication difficulties, and personal growth. My therapeutic style centers on empowering clients to develop self-love, overcome shame, and rediscover their inner strength.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, relationship challenges, or seeking greater life purpose, I'm committed to walking alongside you with understanding and professional guidance.
My practice is particularly attuned to women's issues, young adult challenges, and faith-based perspectives. I believe in a collaborative approach that honors each person's unique journey and potential for transformation.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Young adult issues
IL LCSW 149.031069