Find a Therapist in Lake Bluff, IL

I'm a Chicago-based clinician working with clients in-person and online that are navigating a wide range of life stages and emotional needs, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive challenges (OCD), relationship stress, grief, loss, and significant life transitions. I understand these experiences as shaped by personal history, as well as broader social, cultural, and systemic forces. I am dedicated to building trusting, respectful, and open relationships where clients can feel safe exploring what they are going through and working toward meaningful goals together. My approach is warm and collaborative, and I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, such as Exposure and Response Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My focus is on building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful growth and change, and tailoring care to each client’s needs and preferences so therapy stays responsive and aligned with what matters most to them. Outside of therapy, I enjoy doing puzzles and crosswords, knitting, reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors.

I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. IFS is a psycho-spiritual approach that is the most nonjudgmental, kind, gentle, and effective method I know. In IFS, no part of you is ever considered bad. Even though you may have been taught otherwise, you are healthy at your very core, and you can learn to access that core part of you. I am also trained in several trauma resolution methods, and I am a grief therapist. Grief is one of my primary specialties. I offer Repair and Reattachment Institute for Attachment and Developmental Trauma (IADC) grief therapy, as well as traditional grief therapy (see my website, www.therapyforinnerpeace.com, for information about these forms of grief therapy). Sessions can be done either in my office or online.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my approach centers on fostering open communication and understanding within relationships. I utilize evidence-based practices tailored to each individual's unique journey, empowering couples and individuals to navigate their challenges with empathy and resilience. Together, we will explore dynamics, enhance connection, and cultivate the tools necessary for lasting harmony and growth. My commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment where healing and transformation can flourish,

I offer psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

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.

My approach to healing is compassionate, down-to-earth, and client-led. I believe that therapy should feel safe, supportive, and free of judgment. I work to build strong, trusting relationships where you feel comfortable being your true self. Using a mix of evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, I help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), and life transitions. I believe in starting where you are and walking beside you, offering insight, tools, and encouragement as you move toward growth, balance, and emotional well-being.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with teens and adults. I earned her Bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago and my Master’s of Social Work degree at Governor’s State University. I have clinical experience working in a private practice setting for the last 6 years. Previously I worked in an inpatient psychiatric setting. I specialize in working with individuals and families experiencing life transitions, relationship stress, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, struggles with worklife balance, feelings of burnout, and thought errors. I believe that it is extremely important to tailor each treatment plan to the individual with the center of my approach being warmth, empowerment, and empathy. I believe in the importance of developing the therapeutic relationship through deep listening, a little bit of humor, and building trust in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am committed to making sure that you have a positive and empowering therapy experience to ensure that you gain the ability to live life at your optimal level of wellness.

I commend you for taking the first step to a happier life! Do you have an open mind and a willingness to take an honest look at your circumstances? * understand why you operate this way in relationships * how to use conflict to connect in your relationships * navigate difficult life events with confidence and ease * handle difficult emotions * create strong, fulfilling relationships * prevent and easily navigate conflict with your partner * explore your life direction and gain a sense of purpose Clients love the simple reframes and tools I provide to create immediate change. These changes begin after the first session and include feeling better about themselves and feeling warmer towards their partner. Text or call to book your first session today! 608. 567. 4648

If you’re used to being the one who holds everything together, you may be feeling exhausted, stuck, or quietly disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’ve spent years prioritising others’ needs, managing expectations, or avoiding conflict, only to find that anxiety, guilt, or grief keeps showing up no matter how hard you try. You might be wondering why things feel so heavy or why it’s so difficult to know what you want. I help people who identify as people-pleasers, helpers, and peacekeepers begin to reconnect with themselves. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that many of the patterns you’re struggling with once served an important purpose. Together, we work to understand how those patterns developed, how they continue to shape your relationships and decisions, and how to create change without pushing or forcing yourself. This work is personal for me. After losing my mother at a young age, I learnt to survive by staying strong and minimising my own needs. Over time, I came to see that what looked like personality traits were actually protective strategies. My own healing taught me that meaningful change happens through awareness, safety, and self-compassion, not self-criticism. In therapy, you can expect a space that feels supportive, thoughtful, and steady. We move at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on emotional awareness, regulation, and practical tools for setting boundaries, navigating relationships, and making choices that align with your values. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself so you can move through life with greater clarity and intention.

I believe we can learn much from the challenges we experience. Whether we have to manage challenges at school or work, relationship concerns, chronic stress, severe anxiety, persistent thoughts about death, or existential or spiritual crises, we gain wisdom with each conflict. It is also important to remember that psychotherapy is not a quick fix; it helps you make meaningful changes that last a lifetime. Long-term positive change is possible when there is a healthy, ongoing relationship between a dedicated client and an empathetic therapist. With the right therapeutic approach, we can access the wisdom from your past experiences and use it to foster healing, personal growth, and long-term health.

Very few of us were given the tools and affirmation needed to navigate sex, identity, and relationships, despite these things being a fundamental part of our humanity. I am a sex and relationship therapist passionate about reducing sexual shame, fostering a lens of curiosity and self-acceptance in sexuality, building a sense of playfulness and confidence, developing a personal acumen of sexual values, and unlearning messages of sex-negative cultures. I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic perspective, which means seeking to understand patterns that shape emotions, thoughts, and behavior and how these things have been influenced by our history, culture, and experiences. I am a queer and trans-identified therapist licensed in Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio, and California and I'm trained by the Sexual Health Alliance. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, sex work-positive, body-positive, kink-positive, neurodivergent-positive, and non-monogamy and polyamory-positive.

I know life can be difficult and asking for help is a challenge. It takes courage to address things and make changes. I welcome you openly—listening to you discuss your scenario, with compassion and without judgment. I want you to experience a sense of support and safety through your process. I can meet you in-person in Madison, Wisconsin or utilize telehealth if that is more convenient. I am licensed also in Massachusetts, Maine, and Connecticut and welcome veterans and first-responders, as I have worked with that population for 20 years.