Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, and I’m so glad you’re here! I am Somatic and Attachment Focused (SAFE) EMDR-Certified integrated therapist, with a School Social Worker PEL, though currently work with schools as a Consultant.
I come into therapy with a central focus on compassion, connection, a
I enjoy working with individuals, family, couples, adolescence, and children. I utilize a variety of counseling techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Family systems, Structural Family Therapy, Play Therapy, and Gottman. I am also multilingual, speaking Russian and Ukrainian fluently in addition to English.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate through difficult issues. I have been working with individuals and couples for the past 35 years. Some of the areas I focus on include: anxiety, depression, addiction, porn addiction, infidelity, communication issues, infertility issues, loss - death or miscarriage, and interpersonal is
Are you in your 20s or 30s and struggling to understand why relationships keep failing or why your job is depleting?
Are you in your 30s or 40s and experiencing overwhelm from the constant demands of motherhood or did you choose a childfree life and are feeling judgment or isolation?
Are you high-achieving or perfectionistic and struggling to
If you’ve held back from therapy because you fear being misunderstood, you’re not alone. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space where you can openly share your story, challenges, and hopes—and see tangible, measurable progress. Whether you’re looking for rapid, goal‑oriented change or prefer a slower,
If you are experiencing persistent anxiety, chronic worry and unease, or the fatigue of depression that diminishes your sense of the future, you are seeking help beyond skills and advice. The distress you feel may be connected to addiction, relationship ruptures, complex trauma, long-term burnout, or the aftermath of sudden life transitions—
Every person and relationship are uniquely different, which I deeply respect and appreciate. Our sessions will allow you to explore your own personal path to understanding and resolving your challenges while building new skills, perhaps shifting some of your perspectives, and making positive lasting changes. Conversations in therapy are intensely p
I believe each of us has the capacity for change and resilience. I foster optimism because hope is key for envisioning new possibilities in life, motivating you to try something new, or encouraging you to change your life and yourself. I collaborate with my clients to make sense of and explore issues with relationships, work, and school, as well as
I work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
I have been trained in and use evidence-based therapies for posttraumatic stress (PTSD), which include prolonged exposure, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and have over fifteen years of experience working
You don’t need to have a specific “goal” to start therapy. You might just be tired of pretending you’re fine. You might want to stop spiraling at 2AM, or to figure out why the smallest things feel so overwhelming. You’re not broken—you’re burnt out, probably overthinking, and definitely doing your best. Let
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