ABOUT ME​

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TAKING THE FIRST STEP TO MOVE FORWARD

Change is possible when you allow yourself to ask for help. One of my favorite sayings is, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

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Creating a comfortable environment where you can explore present and past challenges and learn more about yourself in authentic ways, one step at a time, is important to me.

My goal is to support you on your journey toward greater self-awareness by helping you discover your strengths and values, practice self-care, develop new tools for managing stress, build confidence, and establish boundaries that bring greater clarity to your life.

 

OWN YOUR STORY

Self-doubt, lack of motivation, sadness, constant worrying, resentment, and fear can affect how you feel about yourself and how you experience life.

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In our sessions, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and experiences to help you better understand and connect with your story. Through reflection, journaling, and practical therapeutic tools, you can begin reframing unhelpful thoughts, managing difficult emotions, and gaining clarity about what matters most to you.

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Your story isn't something we need to erase. Together, we'll explore it, understand it, and create space for you to decide what you want the next chapter to look like.

 

HOW I CAN HELP

My approach is collaborative and client-centered. Using CBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy, I help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, reconnect with their values, make values-based decisions, establish healthier boundaries, and develop behaviors that better support their needs.

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Therapy isn't about me telling you what to do. It's about creating space for curiosity, understanding, accountability, and meaningful change.

 

SELF-CARE IS MY WAY OF LIFE

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, game nights, traveling with my husband, trying new recipes, enjoying Chicago's beautiful lakefront, and cheering on Da Bears.

I also enjoy my “me” time with a cup of coffee or tea, a good book, or one of my favorite TV shows. For me, self-care doesn't always have to be something big. Sometimes it's simply creating space for the things that help us reconnect with ourselves.

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Change is possible when you allow yourself to ask for help. One step can be the beginning.