I am very passionate about helping others and I believe that although each individual is unique, everyone has the ability to change, heal, and move forward. I successfully help individuals, couples, and families to develop new skills and new ways to communicate and grow in order to create more satisfying relationships.
I will actively work towards understanding your perspective, values, feelings, and goals. I will also work collaboratively with you to tailor treatment according to your needs. My aim is to provide a warm, safe, and accepting environment in which clients can better understand and manage their emotions. My approach to therapy is systemic with psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and emotionally focused based elements. I use the Gottman Method in my work with couples. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in a relationship.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, divorce mediator, and author of “How To Communicate And Co-Parent With Your Ex-Partner After A Divorce” in the new book Stress-Free Divorce Volume 3. I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and completed divorce mediation training at Northwestern University. I have over 9 years of experience treating adults, children and families from diverse backgrounds. My areas of expertise include treating anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, relationship challenges, ADHD, anger management, and adjustment difficulties.
Specialties
- Anger Management
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
- Divorce Counseling
- Domestic Violence
- Life Coaching / Life Transition
- Marriage
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Mood Disorders / Swings
- Parenting Counseling
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pre-marital
- Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Trauma
- Women's Health Issues
Languages spoken
- Bosnian
- Croatian
- Czech
- English
- Polish
- Serbian
- Slovak
Gender
Female
Pronouns
she/her/hers
In-network insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Self Pay
- United
Education and training
- Northeastern Illinois University - Masters in family counseling
