Meet Our Therapists

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Perinatal Mental Health Certified, Director of Foster Counseling & Therapy

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”—Brené Brown. The journey of life can be difficult and sometimes we find ourselves in a rough chapter-- be it a day, a week, a month, or even years. Sometimes we are no longer in the identified rough chapter but its effects continue to be with us, and we are afraid to be truly seen. I am honored to connect and work with clients willing to take that first step in being seen, digging deep, and acting courageously in their vulnerability and their commitment to insight, growth, transformation and healing.

I work with individuals ages 14+ experiencing an array of life issues such as stress, conflict, shame, anxiety, obsessions, compulsions, depression, grief, frustration, adjustment, and loss. With over a decade of experience in the field, I specialize in treating anxiety-related issues and pull from the evidenced-based theoretical frameworks and applications of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, providing education on the neuroscience of anxiety, as well as utilize exposure-based approaches to improve your relationship with anxiety and empower you. I also specialize in perinatal mental health including Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum OCD, as well as perinatal loss and grief. In addition, I have training in and enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community.

My style is warm, empathetic, and empowering, and encourages people to identify and make choices that are within their control and align with their values. I find it very important to look at things holistically, considering the individual's relationships, history, nutrition, exercise, personal strengths, and spirituality.

I obtained my Masters of Art in Psychology with a specialization in clinical counseling in 2009 from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to that I received a Bachelor of Art’s degree, double majoring in Psychology and Art/Art History from the University of Iowa. I have worked with inpatient and outpatient settings, and had the honor of working with people of all walks of life, ages 4 and up. I have received additional training and certifications in the following, but not limited to: Anxiety and Neuroscience, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Perinatal Mental Health, Perinatal Loss, Adjustment to Parenthood, and LGBTQ+ allyship. I have been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor since 2012.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Do you find that you’re stuck in the same old unhelpful patterns? Does everyday feel like another day of the same old problems and you feel trapped in responding in the same ways? Your mood is suffering, you’re constantly worried and perhaps you’re even turning to choices you wish you weren’t. Or perhaps the patterns are more centered around your partnership. Do you find yourself bracing for the next argument, knowing it’s inevitably just around the corner?

Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in harmful cycles intrapersonally and interpersonally that keep steering us away from the life we so want. We feel depressed or anxious so we have a drink or we cope in whatever way we can, even if we know it might be harming us. Perhaps our most problematic pattern is with the one we love, and we just can’t seem to get the type of communication and connection we desire.

Sound at all familiar? If so, let’s connect. I provide a compassionate, safe, and understanding environment to help you unhook from unhelpful patterns. My experience includes working with adolescents, adults and couples as a licensed professional counselor helping people overcome their unique obstacles and start living their best lives. I have specialty working with a myriad of life experiences including but not limited to: addiction and substance use, depression and low mood, anxiety, gender dysphoria, relationship issues, interpersonal discord, and chronic health issues. I look forward to the honor of working together and guiding you toward the life you deserve!

I obtained my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health from National Louis University in 2018. Prior to that I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services through the same university. I have worked at outpatient settings serving couples and individuals as well as worked at a substance use program at the College of DuPage. I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1.