I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience, providing therapy to individuals, couples and groups.
My expertise includes a wide variety of clinical issues including, depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic, grief and loss, low self esteem, anger management, divorce and substance abuse.
My therapeutic approach is a non-judgmental blending of eastern and western philosophies, thereby helping patients to develop acceptance and cope with their challenges. I have expertise in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which has been extensively researched as a potent way to treat individuals suffering from mood instability. I incorporate other therapies, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused treatment. I am also a Certified Grief Counselor.
I believe that therapy can be a challenging, but important step toward a more fulfilling life. Through willingness and action, I believe that anyone can learn to deal with difficult emotions and , experiences., in order to navigate through transitions and change, which are am inevitable part of life.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149011199