I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. Whether seeking to address a specific problem, understand patterns, or explore past relationships or trauma, our work will be collaborative, strength based, and affirming. I strive to provide a safe and welcoming space to explore your feelings and experiences. My approach is person-centered, direct and trauma informed. I believe that everyone has the strengths and resilience to achieve self-fulfillment.
I specialize in individual and couples committed to working on matters related to trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, life transitions, challenges with work/school, and substance use.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149009941
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She is professional and knowledgeable. I feel that within a short amount of time she has made the genuine effort to get to know me better, to provide the best resources to me.
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Virginia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Virginia is awesome!
Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Virginia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes