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As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring 14 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, and personal growth. I specialize in creating compassionate, affirming spaces where individuals can explore their emotional landscapes and develop meaningful strategies for healing.
My approach is deeply client-centered, focusing on areas like self-love, communication, social connections, and personal purpose. I work closely with clients experiencing diverse challenges, including workplace stress, mood fluctuations, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. Whether supporting young adults, caregivers, or individuals managing chronic conditions, I strive to offer empathetic, personalized guidance.
I am committed to understanding each person’s unique journey, honoring their experiences, and supporting their path toward emotional wellness and self-discovery. My therapeutic style emphasizes collaboration, respect, and empowerment, helping clients build resilience and cultivate deeper self-understanding.
Payment Options
Insurance Options
- Aetna
- BlueCross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- Cigna
- Curative
- GEHA
- Optum
- Oscar
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
Orientation & Focus
Modalities
Languages Spoken
Populations
Specialties
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Pain Management
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
Conditions Treated
- Aging & Senior Issues
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Career Issues
- Caregiver Stress
- Chronic Pain & Illness
- Communication Problems
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Forgiveness
- Gender Dysphoria
- Grief & Loss
- Guilt & Shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice & End of Life
- Isolation & Loneliness
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Midlife Crisis
- Mood Disorders
- Panic Attacks
- Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Somatization
- Stress
- Women's Issues
- Workplace Issues
- Young Adult Issues
Treatment Options
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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