I am a psychotherapist and the Educational Coordinator at Wildflower. I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change, serving as the foundation for true transformation. As a therapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space that empowers clients to connect with their authentic selves and cultivate a rich, fulfilling life.
Rooted in an integrative, relational approach, my practice recognizes and honors the intricate tapestry of being human. I welcome every aspect of your experience—including conflicting emotions, uncertainty, unspoken desires, and the “messy” parts you’ve learned to hide. My practice incorporates mindfulness, bodily attunement, and compassionate self-reflection driven by curiosity instead of criticism. Additionally, I find that thoughtful humor can serve as a liberating element of the healing process when appropriate.
My practice draws from evidence-based modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic, Existential, and Somatic therapies.
I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, grief in all forms, shame, difficult family dynamics, relationship challenges, ADHD, Highly Sensitive People (HSP), body image concerns, life transitions, and substance use. I have specialized training in complex trauma and reproductive mental health, addressing concerns related to the menstrual cycle, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), perimenopause, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), infertility, pregnancy loss, and other matters related to family planning. My approach is anti-oppressive and LGBTQIA+ affirming, mindful of the widespread systemic injustices many communities encounter. Additionally, I am sex-positive and kink/BDSM-friendly.
I hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Loyola University Chicago, with a focus on advanced clinical practice. My experience involves offering psychotherapy in various outpatient environments such as private practice and community mental health. Additionally, I have led group therapy for postpartum women.
As Educational Coordinator at Wildflower, I help run the education department and Wildflower Center for Learning, developing trainings, workshops, client resources, and professional growth opportunities. I’m committed to ethical, evidence-based care, multidisciplinary collaboration, cultural humility, and staying engaged with the broader community.
Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and healing looks different for everyone. My goal is not to “fix” you—because you are not broken—but to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your innate capacity for resilience, growth, and joy.
- IL LCSW License Number: 149031743
- Type 1 NPI Number: 1578310231
- Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, Aetna PPO, UnitedHealthcare/Optum PPO, self-pay and out of network clients
Selected Training & Affiliation
- Complex PTSD
- Member of Postpartum Support International
- Member of International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) for community professionals
- NeuroAffective Relational Model™ (NARM)
- Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
- Assessing and Treating Patients with PMDD
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Bowen Family Systems Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Advanced ACT: Completed 2 Part Acceptance and Commitment Therapy training modules through Wildflower Center for Emotional Health
Key Beliefs
- We are born deserving to pursue what fulfills us. We don’t need to justify our worthiness to experience comfort, pleasure, or joy.
- “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers
- The willingness to experience discomfort is one of the most useful skills a person can develop.
- Trauma interferes with secure relationships. Secure relationships heal trauma.
- If trauma can be passed down through generations, so can healing.
More About Me
- My favorite ways to self-regulate are through yoga, breathwork, and spending time in nature. Some things I love include fancy dinners, my pets Carol (dog) and Ed (cat), and breezy afternoons in a hammock with a good book. I often find myself daydreaming about starting a flower farm and the perfect nap (perhaps in a hammock on a breezy afternoon).
