I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and obtained my Masters’ degree from Northern Illinois University in 2006. I obtained my Bachelors’ degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana in 2003. I am a longtime member of the field’s professional association, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and am consistently eager to maintain relevant knowledge in psychotherapy.

I have worked in many settings, such as: non-profit, community mental health, hospital, and private practice. Over 13 years, I have developed a flexible and informal, yet sensitive and warm manner, which fosters a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My objective is to empower you to become the expert of your own experience and build on innate strengths to meet your needs.

My work is informed by the concept that individuals’ problems both influence, and are influenced by, our connections with loved ones, larger social circles, communities, and society. Therefore, healing is enabled through nurturing relationship of all kinds. I also integrate evidence-based interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based therapy approaches to support movement towards therapeutic goals.

I currently offer individual and family therapy to youth aged 13 and older, as well as adults of all ages. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, self-injury and suicidal ideation, grief/loss, transitions throughout the lifespan, parent-child relational issues, and disruptive eating habits. I have a particular passion for working with folks on issues related to sexual orientation and gender diversity. I look forward to having the honor of working with you.