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.

I am a compassionate and understanding mental health counselor who graduated from Chicago State University with a focus on families and individuals. I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions, embrace their feelings, develop coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create a path toward personal growth and resiliency.

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’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'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.