Therapy Session in Illinois

I am a clinical social worker who is personable and authentic. I lead my practice with humor and connection and always put my clients first. I graduated from Boston College School of Social Work with my MSW and a focus of Children, Youth, and Families. Through my specialty and training, I have been able to utilize my strong skillset working with school-aged children (5-18). I specialize in anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is solution-focused and prioritizes client empowerment and well-being. I am a nonjudgmental practitioner and am inclusive of all clients and backgrounds. My beliefs in therapeutic practice center on empathy and meeting clients where they are at, while also promoting growth and self-worth.

Creating a trusting atmosphere and building on the therapeutic relationship are the fundamentals of my practice. I understand starting therapy and asking for help can be scary and difficult. People seek therapy due to past traumas, work stress, family stress, anxiety, etc. Wherever you are and your reason "why" for starting, I am ready to get to work and help you start making positive changes and feeling better. I specialize in Trauma and Anxiety disorders. We work together to find the best coping skills for you!

Hi, I'm a licensed therapist dedicated to helping young adults and adults navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including both South Asian and non-South Asian clients, providing culturally sensitive and inclusive care. My experience includes supporting clients through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. My approach blends empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. I believe therapy is a partnership, together, we identify goals, explore new perspectives, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change. My aim is to empower each client to strengthen their sense of self, improve emotional well-being, and build tools to move forward with confidence.

With a decade of experience in special education and three years as a licensed professional counselor (LPC), I bring a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to my practice. My background includes a master's degree in Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges and achieve your goals. I am a trauma-informed therapist, and my practice is dedicated to helping you build resilience. I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach, tailoring each treatment plan to your specific needs. I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic methods to help you find solutions and build the skills you need to thrive. My goal is to empower you on your journey toward growth and healing.

I am a dedicated and empathetic Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. My experience includes supporting clients in both school and social settings, helping them manage peer relationships, academic stress, and emotional regulation. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and Psychodynamic techniques. I also incorporate mindfulness and holistic strategies to support emotional and spiritual well-being. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients of all ages feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. I believe healing happens when individuals are given the tools to connect the dots between their experiences, patterns, and goals. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

I’m a warm, non-judgmental therapist who truly values building real human connections with my clients. I bring empathy, a gentle presence, and even a bit of humor into the room, creating a safe and comfortable space where people feel seen and heard. I genuinely care for my clients not just as patients, but as people. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults, and I’m also experienced in supporting adults. I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, self-injury, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, behavioral concerns, and family conflict. My therapeutic foundation is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I draw from a variety of approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. I emphasize trust, authenticity, and helping clients connect with their values to guide meaningful change. My goal is to support each person in feeling safe enough to explore what’s going on inside and around them, and empowered enough to move toward the life they want. Therapy with me is about finding your footing again—and feeling like yourself.

I am a compassionate mental health therapist who graduated from Loyola University in Chicago, with a specialization in mental health and trauma processing. I provide psychotherapy to teens, young adults, and adults. I offer a nurturing, nonjudgmental, inviting and warm space to my practice, utilizing a variety of evidence-based interventions to help you overcome any obstacles you may be facing. I have worked with a variety of therapeutic approaches in my practice, including trauma-based and psychodynamic frameworks, mindfulness and meditation, cognitive therapies (stemming from CBT/DBT), relational and interpersonal approaches. My clinical interests include whole-person centered care, teens and adults facing difficult life-transitions and adjustments, self-esteem, mood disorders, complex trauma, and emerging young adulthood. I believe that providing a warm, safe space for individuals to consider and care for each part of self (mind-body-spirit) paves the path towards healing. I approach our conversations with both curiosity and intuition. My ultimate goal is for every person to feel safe and comfortable sharing their story, developing a connection that promotes lasting change, and identifying goals where we can journey through this work together.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring warmth, understanding, and over a decade of experience supporting adolescents and young adults navigating life's challenges. My practice centers on empathy and respect—meeting each client exactly where they are. I specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD, autism spectrum differences, and other learning or cognitive profiles. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, helping clients recognize their unique abilities while addressing behavioral and emotional health concerns. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, school issues, mood instability, or social difficulties, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s going on and to build practical skills for growth. My interventions are tailored to each individual and family, using evidence-based strategies grounded in compassion. I understand how complex adolescence can be—for both teens and caregivers—and I'm here to support the process with insight, patience, and care.

For more than thirty years, my life’s work has helped clients achieve freedom—both on their favorite "stage" and in their lives. My practical, action-oriented approach to therapy is a unique balance of gentleness and challenge. I specialize in building resilience, guiding clients to face their fears, overcoming limiting beliefs, processing grief, and taking charge of their lives. My work integrates the essential task of addressing unresolved “stuff” from the past with the development of skills to create a vibrant and fulfilling future. I deeply value the power of meaningful relationships. I love coaching parents and partners committed to bettering themselves, to better their relationships. I believe the relationship we cultivate with ourselves deserves equal care and compassion. Together, we’ll uncover your “best self” and bring it forward to navigate the challenges of today’s world. It would be my privilege to be your healing partner on your adventure today.

I'm a compassionate and empathetic mental health therapist, with over 20 years of working with youth, young adult and military populations. I graduate with a Maters in Social Work from the University of Michigan School of Social Work.I utilize evidence bass practices to increase and support the adaptive functioning and coping skills of young adults . I will provide a safe, solution focus, nonjudgemental, empathetic, empowering to facilitate change, resiliency, self worth, personal positive growth, and validation. This is a collaborative partnership between therapist and client and the work needs to be done in and out of session to achieve the best outcomes in therapy.