Thriving is not only about surviving but also includes learning how to find meaning in life. Reaching out for help can seem like a big step for many people and I am committed to helping by offering a listening ear and practical guidance through the lens of empathy, genuineness, and compassion in a nonjudgmental setting. As more tenured therapist, I have many years of life experiences, which including working in community clinic settings as well as in private practice.
I work with a wide variety of adults from many different life stages, professions, and various faith backgrounds. I am active in helping clients to embrace joy, love, and beauty more fully in relationships and experiences. I also aid clients in developing coping skills and assist in facing life transitions. I utilize various methods and clinical techniques to help clients including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), solution focus therapy, existential, and faith-based type therapies. I have extensive experience in dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, PTSD, phobias, addictions, relationships, and aging.
I am fully licensed in the states of Illinois (LCPC), California (LPCC), and Pennsylvania (LPC) with two master’s degrees: one in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and another in business from James Madison University in Virginia. My undergraduate training includes a bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Campbell University in North Carolina.
Therapy is an active choice to work on yourself. I look forward to working with you to learn and grow!
Specialties
- Addiction
- Alcohol / Substance Use Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Chronic Medical Condition / Chronic Pain
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compulsive Spending / Shopping
- Dementia
- Depression
- Emotional Abuse
- Infertility Trauma
- Life Coaching / Life Transition
- Marriage
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Mood Disorders / Swings
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Attack
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Personality Disorder
- Phobias / Irrational Fears
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pre-marital
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) / Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self Esteem
- Sleep Problems / Insomnia
- Trauma
- Women's Health Issues
Languages spoken
- English
Gender
Female
In-network insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Self Pay
- United
Education and training
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization
