I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience supporting children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related needs. My work is rooted in a trauma-informed approach, and I am passionate about helping young people feel safe, understood, and empowered to navigate challenges in healthy ways.
I have extensive experience working with children who struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, trauma, and school-related stress. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness strategies, and trauma-informed interventions to help children develop coping skills, build confidence, and improve relationships.
In addition to working directly with children, I value strong collaboration with families. I believe parents and caregivers are essential partners in the therapeutic process, and I work closely with families to develop practical tools and strategies that support success across home, school, and community settings.
My goal is to create a supportive and engaging space where children feel comfortable expressing themselves, learning new skills, and building resilience.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Intellectual disability, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCSW 149029885