Therapy is often the first of many steps one will take on the journey of balancing the stress and demands of life with the human drive for happiness and well-being. I am honored to be entrusted to walk some of this journey with you, and I hope you leave the therapy encounter with new skills, outlooks, and a new purpose. I live and practice the saying “The only way out is through” (Robert Frost) and use this perspective as a guiding light in my work.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with the state of Illinois, and a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I consider myself an eclectic therapist as I base the type of therapy I use on the individual and the presenting problem. I am trained in motivational interviewing, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-FocusedNarrative Therapy, as well as Substance Use Disorder treatment. I have been in the mental health field for over a decade. I have spent the past six years in community mental health serving individuals with various presenting issues, including mood disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD, and impulse-related disorders.

I am proud of you for taking the first step on your path to better well-being and look forward to meeting you soon.