I am a psychotherapist and a clinical supervisor at Wildflower. As a psychotherapist, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is essential to the healing process. The opportunity to share your story, in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment, where you feel heard, is powerful medicine. I seek to support and empower my clients in finding their voice and putting the pieces together, build upon their strengths, and learn tools to cope with the challenges of life.
I work with individuals, groups, children, and couples. My areas of focus include: anxiety and depression, grief and loss, life transitions, addictions, dual diagnosis, trauma, self-esteem, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and parenting. I utilize a person-centered approach, often incorporating metaphor and humor.
As a supervisor, my focus is on supporting and assisting my supervisees in finding their voice, and in fine-tuning their skills as a clinician. I am honored to have the opportunity to support others, as I have been supported during my career.
I have my bachelor’s degree in child development from Mills College, and my master’s degree is from National-Louis University in Addictions Studies. I am also a certified alcohol/other drug counselor (CADC). I am also certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). I have extensive training in mood disorders, and trauma. I draw from a variety of clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and Family Systems; in addition, I call on my background in child development.
- IL LCPC License Number: 180002636
- Type 1 NPI Number: 1447684576
- Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, UnitedHealthcare/Optum PPO, self-pay and out of network clients
Selected Training & Affiliation
- Yoga-Informed Psychotherapy
- Gottman Method Level 1 Couples Therapy Training
- Advanced Perinatal Psychotherapy
- Nutritional and Integrative Interventions for Mental Health Disorders
- The Body Keeps The Score training
- Trauma and Healing training
- Addiction and the Brain training
- Member of Postpartum Support International
Key Beliefs
- I believe that asking for help takes courage, and is a sign of strength!
- I am amazed by the resiliency of the human spirit.
More About Me
- Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and pets.
- I love music, a good book, creating art…and opportunities to laugh.
