I’m passionate about creating a supportive and empowering space where individuals and families can feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges. I earned my Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I also hold a certificate in Criminology and am a Certified Personal Trainer, which allows me to bring a holistic perspective to therapy by considering both mental and physical well-being.
Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of working in crisis services, forensic settings, and inpatient and outpatient therapy, supporting people from all walks of life. I love working with kids, teens, and families, and I also support adults dealing with PTSD, substance use, and personality disorders. I have experience in forensic settings, helping clients navigate systemic challenges, and I enjoy assisting individuals with career growth and discovering opportunities that align with their strengths.
I also work with ADHD and IEP programs, helping children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Collaborating with schools is a key part of my work, ensuring students feel supported in every environment where they learn and grow. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and play therapy, and I often conceptualize my work through psychodynamic and Adlerian theories.
My approach is tailored to each client’s experiences, combining practical strategies with insight-oriented guidance to foster growth, resilience, and confidence. I strive to create a space that is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, where every client feels safe, respected, and seen.
Specialties
- ADD / ADHD Behavior Therapies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Addiction
- Alcohol / Substance Use Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Art Therapy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image / Body Acceptance
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bullying
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorder / Disordered Eating
- Emotional Abuse
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQIA+ Care
- Life Coaching / Life Transition
- Marriage
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Mood Disorders / Swings
- Narcissism
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Panic Attack
- Parenting Counseling
- Personality Disorder
- Phobias / Irrational Fears
- Play Therapy
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pre-marital
- Race and Cultural Identity
- Relationships
- Schizophrenia
- School Phobia / School Refusal
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Sleep Problems / Insomnia
- Sport / Performance Counseling
- Trauma
- Women's Health Issues
Languages spoken
- English
Gender
Female
Pronouns
she/her/hers
In-network insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Self Pay
Education and training
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
