Quick! Imagine a therapist in your mind. I'll give you a few seconds. Close your eyes, and really try to envision what a typical 'therapist' looks like, sounds like, and acts like. Now open your eyes, and throw all of that out the window.
I pride myself in being a real person, not someone who will slap a diagnosis on you and charge you an obscene amount of money. I am here to help guide you through your life and ensure you're living it to your fullest potential. I'm here for you to bounce ideas off of, to vent about your crazy mother-in-law to, and sometimes, to help you realize that your life is worth living.
I graduated with my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Loyola University Chicago in 2016. While there, I was a recipient of a HRSA grant for working inter-professionally with at-risk youth (IPRY). I have experience working with adolescents and adults who have experienced a myriad of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and anger. My passion is helping girls and women reach their fullest potential and overcome challenges through empowerment. I have worked in community mental health, within primary care clinics and pediatricians offices, and now private practice.
My role as a therapist is to help you live a life that is more genuine, fulfilling, and aligns with your goals and desires for yourself. Using empowerment as the base, I integrate an eclectic blend of approaches including cognitive-behavioral, existential, acceptance-commitment, and solution-focused tailored specifically for each individual's needs.
I believe therapy should be an interactive experience, and am here to let you know that you are not alone in this process. Together, we will find a solution that works for you and get you on the path to healing and empowerment. I look forward to meeting you and having the privilege of joining you on your healing journey.