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In my practice, I aim to provide a therapeutic experience that is both compassionate and effective. I understand that seeking help can feel like a daunting step, especially when facing sensitive or deeply personal issues. My clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or burdened by challenges they fear are too complex or difficult to resolve. I want you to know that you’re not alone, and that healing is possible. My approach is highly personalized and collaborative. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all solution because I know every individual is unique. Together, we will create a plan tailored to your specific needs, strengths, and goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I am here to help you navigate these challenges with care and expertise. As a board-certified clinical psychologist, I bring a blend of warmth, professionalism, and insight to our work. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My focus is on helping you uncover the underlying issues, build resilience, and develop practical strategies that foster lasting change. I am deeply committed to using evidence-based methods while also integrating creative and innovative tools, like digital medicine and assessments, when appropriate. This ensures that our sessions are grounded in proven techniques and dynamic and adaptable to your progress. Working with me means partnering with someone who genuinely cares about your well-being. I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you as we move toward greater clarity, healing, and fulfillment. Whatever you’re facing, there is a way forward, and I am here to help you find it. Let’s take that step together.

Are you curious to see what it feels like to make positive changes in your life? Are you ready to quiet the anxious chatter that gets in the way of living your life to its potential? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where our problems and emotions can feel too overwhelming; we feel lost as how to move forward. Finding the right therapist to help you with this journey is crucial. As a therapist, I offer support while working with you on mutually agreed upon goals. I believe a healthy therapeutic relationship can allow one to succeed. Providing trust and understanding are key elements in helping one achieve change. Change is not easy. It takes courage and the ability to be an active participant in your life. It is also imperative that I understand how you view your world. My ability to be in tune with your needs ultimately leads to a relationship grounded in respect. With support and trust, you are more likely to take steps toward a more empowered and fulfilling life.

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.

In my therapy work, I take a practical, collaborative approach focused on helping you understand patterns, build skills you can use right away, and make steady progress toward goals that matter to you. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include evidence-based strategies (such as coping tools, behavioral changes, and problem-solving) while also making space to process stressors and emotions in a supportive, nonjudgmental setting. If, during the course of therapy appointments, medication appears clinically indicated, we can discuss treatment options and include medication management as part of your care. Please note that controlled medications are not prescribed.

My ideal clients are individuals across diverse backgrounds who are seeking a compassionate, proactive environment to navigate life’s challenges and improve their overall psychological well-being. I filter my work through a “positive mental health for all” ideology, and my practice welcomes clients who may be experiencing daily stress, life transitions, or emotional hurdles, as well as those managing specific clinical diagnoses. They often come to me seeking relief, greater self-understanding, and practical tools to thrive in their personal, academic, or professional lives. I meet clients where they are, tailoring care to fit each person’s unique strengths, values, and goals. By combining evidence-based clinical methodologies with an empowering, non-judgmental approach, I help clients build emotional resilience and emotional intelligence, develop effective coping strategies, and foster sustainable, positive growth. I specialize in supporting individuals living with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum conditions, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), selective mutism, adjustment challenges, and mood-related challenges. My therapeutic framework is eclectic, and it integrates evidence-based modalities to create structured, personalized treatment plans: - cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Identifying and reshaping negative thought patterns to foster healthier behaviors and emotional responses. - Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT): Helping clients challenge irrational beliefs and cultivate emotional self-acceptance. - dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Teaching practical skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. - Person-centered therapy: Providing an empathetic, unconditional, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard and fully supported. Whether working through acute emotional distress, navigating neurodivergence, or simply building a stronger foundation for mental wellness, I offer concrete strategies and dedicated support to help clients create meaningful change.

I am a strong believer that with the aid of a trusting, warm, skillful, and open-minded therapist, people can bring about real, positive changes to their lives. I work with my clients in an empathetic and open dialogue to not only find the root causes of current behaviors and thinking patterns, but also to help change them. I do so understanding that each individual is the expert on themselves, so the entire process is collaborative. I am proud to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with my clients to help them feel more confident while exploring their sexual orientation, gender, and their place in the community. I have assisted trans and nonbinary individuals in obtaining their gender-affirming medical care. I am well versed in issues concerning kink, poly, and open relationships. If you are interested in seeing what I can offer, please call or email me, and I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. The first step in accomplishing a goal is to set the goal.

You may be the person everyone depends on—the one who keeps showing up, solving problems, and carrying responsibilities for your family, career, or community. From the outside, your life may look successful, but internally you feel exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or uncertain about who you are beyond what you do for others. Most men who find their way to my practice aren't in crisis. They're functioning — often at a high level — and that's exactly the problem. When you're performing well on the outside, nobody asks how you're actually doing. And after long enough, you stop asking yourself. I work with high-performing men who have spent years building lives that look right from the outside while something quieter erodes underneath. The perfectionism that never lets them rest. The self-worth that collapses the moment results slip. The anxiety that follows them into rooms they've earned the right to be in. The burnout that no amount of vacation seems to fix. My approach is grounded in Character Driven Therapy (CDT), an integrative framework I developed specifically for this population. CDT is built on a simple premise: lasting change for high-performing men requires working at the level of identity, not just symptom management. We don't just address the anxiety — we examine the architecture underneath it. Where your self-worth came from. Why it's tied to output. What it would mean to feel okay about yourself independent of results. In practice, CDT draws from psychodynamic and existential work to explore the deeper patterns shaping your sense of self, and from CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused therapy to build concrete tools that create real change between sessions. The work is direct, engaged, and built for men who are wired to handle everything alone — and are ready to try something different. Before I was a therapist, I was a U.S. Marine. I know what it costs to project strength while something quieter is going on underneath. I didn't build this practice because it's a profitable niche. I built it because I understand these men from the inside — and because I've seen what becomes possible when they finally decide to do something about it. If any of this resonates, reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. The first conversation is just a conversation.

I am a professional counselor who counsels individuals, couples and families. My approach to helping people is being patient and understanding of their life circumstances. In addition, I help people by facilitating an environment that is safe for them to explore and express their thoughts and feelings. I am willing to support and join people on their journey to self-discovery.

Is your daughter anxious and worried? Does she struggle with getting to school in the mornings or making friends? Is she more sensitive than normal, irritable and crying frequently? Having trouble sleeping? Is it hard for her to distract herself or control her thoughts? Does she seem nervous and fearful and missing out on fun activities? Are you worried, feeling overwhelmed or even frustrated because nothing seems to help? Many parents reach out because they too are worried about their child, feeling helpless and lost, trying to find the right help for their child. I help parents understand their child's behavior and find strategies that work. Hi, I’m Shelly! I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping children and teens build confidence, manage emotions, and reach their full potential. For over 20 years, I’ve supported young people and their families through challenges such as anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and life transitions—helping them find healthier ways to cope and connect. After earning my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University, I moved to Chicago to attend the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, where I earned my master’s degree in 1999 and my doctorate in 2004. From the beginning, my work has focused on understanding the emotional world of children and teens and helping families strengthen communication and resilience. I believe every child has the inner strength to grow and thrive. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in compassion and evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work closely with both children and parents to uncover what’s behind the emotional or behavioral struggles and to develop tools that foster understanding, balance, and confidence at home and at school. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where your child feels heard and understood—and where you, as a parent, feel guided and empowered. Reaching out for therapy is a courageous step, and I’m honored to walk alongside your family on this journey toward healing and growth.

Conflict with your partner or spouse? Unproductive communication? Recurrent episodes of anxiety or depressed mood? Over consumption of alcohol andor substances in an attempt to self medicate against your out of control emotions? These and many other mental health challenges are both treatable and resolvable. In my 35+years as a therapist to residents of the greater Fox Valley area I have observed that most of my clients choose therapy when they have utilized and exhausted all coping tools and problem solving strategies. As therapist it is my role to facilitate the increase of both coping tools and problem solving skills. As a solution focused therapist I work with my clients to identify and define target problems. Most importantly, we determine outcome goals. I encourage clients to identify and validate the unique strengths each has and apply those traits to increase their problem solving options and coping tools. Growing those tools is of life long benefit to my clients.