About Me

Currently all services are via Telehealth. Contact me for appointment offerings.

Therapy: An Epic Journey

Therapy is a highly personalized journey that requires vulnerability, bravery, and commitment. Most patients start from a place of “crisis”—there is a challenge, struggle, or problem that continues to present a barrier to your wellness. This may be unhealthy relationship patterns, depression, loss, career dissatisfaction, body image issues, a desire to know yourself better, anything you deem problematic in your life. You may experience shame or embarrassment, criticize yourself for being “weak”, or feel you must heal alone.

I firmly believe in the transformative power of sharing one’s story and working together to heal. There is no judgement in our work together but curiosity and a willingness to learn from you as the expert on your story. I would like to hear your story in your own words, even when it is difficult to find those words. I want to understand your experiences, your history, and your problems as you define them. My hope is that you feel heard, understood, supported, and that we are partners in the process of change.

Where we go from there is much like an epic story. We have a destination in mind—your health, wellbeing, connection to others, purpose and meaning. But, there is no map to get us there. Instead, we must work together to find and forge a path. There is an element of “trusting the process” of therapy that all patients must do. It requires a bit of faith. This can be challenging and leave one feeling lost and vulnerable. My reassurance is this: I have had the privilege to journey with many patients and I know together we can find your path. My commitment is to stay with you, to be responsible for the process of moving towards change, to guide when I can, and to reassure and support. Your goals are too precious to abandon and I believe your health and well-being are just that.

My Background

I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in the state of Illinois. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and a Masters of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University. Most recently, I competed training as an Integrative Health Coach at Duke University’s Professional Training Program.

I have practiced for over a fifteen years in various settings including: private practice, university counseling centers, middle school counseling services, and community mental health. I have experience providing short and long term treatment for individuals, couples, families, and groups; and I am comfortable in the areas of crisis intervention and management.

I follow interpersonal, mindfulness, and family systems theories to inform my clinical work. I have received specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy and Integrative Health Coaching. My current areas of clinical interest include: healthy relationships, wellness from an integrative perspective, and mindfulness. In addition, I am interested in supporting women's health issues including endocrine issues and peri/menopause. Currently, I am seeking training as a Menopause Specialist healthcare provider.

I firmly stand with BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ communities.

I am a member of the American Psychological Association, Illinois Psychological Association, and a registrant with the National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology. As such, I maintain the highest ethical standards set forth by my profession including equitable access to care for all.

In addition, I am a provider with PSYPACT which allows me to provide Telehealth services to patients in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, DC, DE, GA, KY, MD, MO, MN, NC, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV. Additional states are enacted but not yet effective. Please check back for updates or visit the PSYPACT site for further details.

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Therapy: An Epic Journey

My Background

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