Find a Therapist in Hinsdale, IL

I offer psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

I sincerely believe that each of us is born into this world deserving of happiness, safety, and love. For some of us, the road to emotional wellness can be impacted by forces and experiences beyond our control. At times, we can lose sight of the beauty life has to offer us due to potential trauma, family history, or hardships we’ve experienced. My goal is to help you uncover, rediscover, and reclaim the joy and purpose in your life through compassionate, welcoming, and conversational counseling services. Using a holistic approach focused on connecting the mind, body, and spirit, I help you connect with your higher purpose and experience life free from emotional pain. As a bilingual practitioner, I offer compassionate, collaborative services that help you live a happier, more rewarding life filled with joy and purpose. Emotional stress and setbacks are a normal part of our human existence; however, these challenges can have a tremendous impact on how we view ourselves and our lives. My goal is to help you explore, understand, and overcome your obstacles, and start living a life filled with promise, hope, and possibility.

My approach to therapy is supportive, strengths-based, and tailored to each child’s unique needs and experiences. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, and I strive to create a welcoming space where they feel safe, comfortable, and free to be themselves. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so I focus on meeting each client where they are and helping them build emotional resilience, confidence, and healthy coping skills.

You might be here because something feels heavy—trauma that lingers in the body, shame tied to sex or identity, or the quiet exhaustion of moving through a world that wasn’t built with you in mind. You may not know exactly what you need yet, only that you want to feel more grounded, more connected, more yourself. I work with queer and trans adults, including neurodivergent individuals and trauma survivors, who are navigating complex histories and seeking real, lasting change. Whether you’re untangling the effects of chronic stress, working through body-based trauma, or reimagining what safety and connection can feel like, our work will center your lived experience with care and respect. Using somatic therapy, parts work, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and polyvagal-informed tools, I help you build safety, restore self-trust, and move toward a more rooted and connected life. This work is not about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you come home to yourself. When you’re ready, I’ll be here.

My approach to working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families is centered on the idea that we are experiencing components of our personal story each and every day. When we conclude a chapter, it can impact the next chapter. By understanding our experiences and crafting our next steps, we can shape our story. I seek clients who are open to the discovery of their story and how it led them to their current circumstance. I am best able to nurture a relationship with a client that is aware of their reason for seeking support, and who is comfortable with a direct approach to realizing their goals. I have considerable experience working with adolescents and families with a wide range of circumstances, mental health concerns, and supporting those who were in crisis. Additionally, my experience extends to working with adults coping with a life transition, relationships, and mental health issues. Additionally, I work with clients seeking support in their healing journey as survivors of abuse and other traumas. Also, I appreciate the complex circumstances in working with men and women impacted by domestic violence. My professional experiences in law enforcement and child welfare provides a unique perspective in supporting veterans, medical, public safety, child welfare, and other professionals who are susceptible to experiencing personal, relational, and professional disruption due to post-traumatic stress, secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and burnout.

Shame, feeling different, experiencing depression or anxiety, and facing relationship issues or conflicts with oneself andor the world are some of the issues I commonly provide help with. I believe that deep psychological and emotional change is achievable through Jungian-informed depth psychotherapy and dreamwork (which is always optional). The work I offer focuses on depth work to reduce the influence of the unconscious, which can look like addressing triggers, somatic symptoms, default patterns, reactions, rigid attitudes, depression, anxiety, mood swings, or a crisis of meaning... the list can go on. This type of therapy helps expand consciousness and create meaningful change. I hope to offer you welcoming, inclusive, and trauma-sensitive care. I have training and certifications in trauma, complex trauma, and shame.

Being well is important to face life's challenges which often change how we see ourselves, others, and our connection to the world around us. It can feel overwhelming, whether you are making intentional, positive changes in your life, or dealing with unexpected or unwanted events. We all need support with these changes through healing relationships of many forms - friends, family, partners, teachers, spiritual mentors, pets and therapists. I provide mindful and compassionate counseling for those seeking wellness, emotional growth and support through the challenges and changes in life. I have over 20 years of counseling experience in an array of settings, supporting adults and youth suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, ADHD, grief and loss. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and I believe in treating the whole person, with individualized strategies using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma related therapies. Through a supportive and compassionate approach with gentle challenges, we can develop a healthy path towards your goals, building resilience and empowerment, embracing your joy, and allowing you to live your best life.

We are accepting new clients from ages 12 to 25 and work exclusively with teens and young adults. Our team is committed to helping individuals in achieving positive transformations and surmounting life's obstacles. Having accumulated 15+ years of experience, I have worked with a broad spectrum of individuals in many different settings, such as outpatient, residential, and inpatient care. Our proficiency lies in aiding individuals with co-occurring disorders, high levels of anxiety and depression, trauma, and mood disorders.

I believe that every client's uniqueness calls for a treatment approach that best fits their needs. Hence treatment is a collaborative process to develop a shared understanding of the presenting problem and to work together on identified personal and professional goals. My work is inspired by the power of human resilience and belief in every individual's deep inner wisdom and capacity to heal. Every individual is unique and is treated as such. Together, we reconnect with your depths of possibility for change to help you live a life of authenticity, deep connection, and fulfilling relationships.

I believe in empowering individuals facing trauma, grief, or ADHD by sharing practical mental health skills tailored to their needs. My approach is rooted in respect, collaboration, and creating a safe, supportive space. I believe learning and practicing effective strategies is key to long-term recovery and well-being. Together, we will listen to your heart, strengthen your self-understanding, and build connections to your healthiest self and community. If you are ready to take the next step on your mental health journey, I am here to support and guide you. If this feels right to you. Call for a free 30-minute consultation.