With winter on the horizon and the pandemic still raging, the prospect of many more months inside with constricted holiday gatherings, limited opportunities to spend time outdoors, and narrowed possibilities for entertainment outside of the home, may incite feelings of distress, frustration, and apathy. While this winter may look different from winters past, the experience…
As a psychotherapist, I work with clients to validate their struggles, help them understand past patterns and motivations, derive new insights, and ultimately lead to acceptance and change. I believe all people comprehend their wants and needs inherently, and therapy can serve as the conduit to better understand and elicit the best approach for everyone, allowing them to advocate for the future they imagine for themselves.
Therapy is a collaborative effort and I seek to walk beside clients, engaging and encouraging them through a strengths-based approach that facilitates understanding and fosters acceptance and change. I believe treatment becomes most effective when clients feel comfortable with their clinician, and as such, I prioritize the relationship first, utilizing compassion, feedback, and a bit of humor to build trust and develop rapport.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University and my Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Villanova University. I spent my early career in human-centered roles including human resources, career advising, and coaching before pursuing my degree in counseling. I work with adults and couples experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also am a member of Postpartum Support International, volunteer with their helpline weekly, and have obtained my Perinatal Mental Health Certification to more effectively partner with individuals who are seeking support on their perinatal journey.
As a mental health therapist, I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach that incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My therapeutic style is open, approachable, and non-judgmental, empowering clients to make changes best aligned to their values.
LCPC License Number: 180014439
Type 1 NPI Number: 1851949994
Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, UnitedHealthcare/Optum PPO, self-pay and out of network clients
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Treatment Methods and Trainings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Treatment Methods and Trainings Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Treatment Methods and Trainings Postpartum Support International Member and Helpline Volunteer Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Gottman Couples Therapy Certification - Level 1 Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) Member Illinois Counseling Association Member 40-Hour Sexual Assault Certification Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner Highly-Sensitive Person (HSP) Knowledgeable TherapistPresentations and Facilitated Trainings
Demystifying Psychotherapy The Lowdown on Low Libido: (Re)Defining Desire for the Couple in PsychotherapyKey beliefs
We are all worthy of love and acceptance, exactly as we are. Self-love, compassion, and patience create the foundations towards healing. Even though progress may appear slow-moving on the surface, every small step we put in motion aids in our growth. Finding small moments of gratitude, even in our darkest days, can help us feel more present and connected to the world around us.More about me
I love listening to my favorite songs on repeat and singing along out loud. I try not to take myself too seriously, find humor in myself (and my mistakes!), and recognize we’re all works in progress. Traveling, particularly experiencing new cultures and cuisines, broadens my perspective and builds connectivity to the world around me. Nothing brings me more joy than a warm cup of coffee and a good book.
Assertiveness Training: Using DEAR-MAN Tool to Get More of What You Want and Less of What You Don’t
What makes communication important? Communication refers to the manner in which we express ourselves with one another. Communication, whether verbal or nonverbal, is used to pass information to others and, conversely, to understand what is shared with us (Gudykunst, 2004). While the premise of exchanging information seems simple, communication can feel fraught when setting a…
Letting Go and Finding Acceptance Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
Living through a time of massive uncertainty and change can rattle the most steadfast of people. Now, compound those feelings with possible financial insecurities, the stressors of childcare, the loneliness and monotony we may experience within our homes, and the risk of real health exposure for ourselves and our loved ones, and you might feel…
Therapist Spotlight: Victoria Stroz, MA, LPC
Victoria is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University and Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Villanova University. Victoria is an integrative therapist who calls on various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her clinical work. Prior to becoming a…
