I am a licensed Illinois therapist with seven years of professional experience. I have a heart for helping clients navigate stress and anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and family conflicts.
As a Christian therapist, my approach is rooted in compassion, respect, and the belief that healing and growth are possible through both clinical insight and spiritual support.
Therapeutically, I take an eclectic approach—blending evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation and interpersonal skills, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients align their actions with their deepest values. When clients desire, I also incorporate spiritual reflection and Christian principles as part of the healing process, fostering both inner peace and personal growth.
Meaningful change takes time, care, and collaboration. Therapy isn’t a quick fix—it’s a process of building trust, exploring patterns, and learning practical tools to create lasting transformation. I take time to build a strong foundation with each client because lasting progress begins with safety and understanding.
As we move forward, I integrate evidence-based strategies to help you reframe unhelpful thoughts, strengthen emotional awareness, and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Growth happens in stages—and my role is to walk beside you through each one, helping you find clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose along the way.
I aim to provide a supportive and respectful environment where your faith and personal values can be part of the counseling journey, if you choose. Our conversations and treatment plan will be thoughtfully shaped around your individual needs and goals.
Taking the first step toward a more peaceful and purposeful life takes courage. I’m here to walk alongside you in that journey with care and encouragement.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love
IL LCPC 180017236
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Great listener and knows what is needed
Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with Ramona for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Starting therapy with Ramona has been wonderful so far. I feel like she has a deep understanding of me after only a few sessions and we’re already making progress in attainable and easy methods of my choosing.
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Ramona for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd