Healthy Starts Here.

Turn Over A New Leaf.

I use a patient, gentle, person-centered approach to therapy; in private practice, community mental health and the justice system. Some of my specialties are CBT, DBT and Sand Tray.  My passion lies in social justice.  I have experience with court mandated, incarcerated and anger management clients. In my free time, you will find me enjoying the outdoors, exercising and loving animals.  I am licensed to practice in both Illinois and Wisconsin.

If you are a parent struggling with an emotional or behavioral concern with your child/adolescent or an adult who has experienced trauma, depression or anxiety I would love to work with you to find your own strengths and move past this difficult time to a place where you can experience happiness and fulfillment.

My goal is to help clients reach a sense of understanding and compassion for their own battle with mental health. Through the use of positive regard, mindfulness therapy, and humanistic approaches, I can support you during your journey to health and serenity.

I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help us achieve our goals and lead fulfilling lives. My hope is to provide an accessible and welcoming space where clients feel supported on their journey of mental wellness. I look forward to helping each client develop the skills they need to navigate the challenges that life brings.

If you are struggling with social or emotional confusion and pain I can come alongside you and support you as you build resources and capacity to understand and manage your situation.  I am licensed to practice in both Illinois and Wisconsin.

When human beings experience trauma or life stressors my great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience. I help my clients, who include children, adults, adolescents and the elderly to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe.

I  use a problem solving, solution focused approach, incorporating evidence based techniques such  as CBT and DBT. I also enjoy facilitating family meetings as part of a strategic and structural  model of therapy.

I work with clients to help them find confidence in their own abilities.  Through a strong sense of empathy, positive regard, genuineness and a supportive approach I assist each client in overcoming their struggles to live a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. 

I am dedicated to providing evidence-based counseling rooted in both cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to empower my clients to take strategic and practical steps. With years of experience working with mandated teens and families, I strive to give each client an experience tailored to their individual needs.

I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work from Aurora University.  I have over 4 years of experience working with trauma and also as an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse.

It is extremely difficult at times for individuals to step out of their comfort zone, and be vulnerable and open-minded. My work combines counseling skills with established theoretical approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients achieve their goals. I welcome you to reach out!

I am spending my summer working with the New Leaf team to better understand mental health practices in our community.  I am currently a Bachelors Degree student at Indiana University.  You will see me around the office doing a lot of different things.  Let me know how I can help!

I believe in using one’s strengths and a solutions-oriented approach to drive our conversations and overcome life’s barriers. In my clinical practice, I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who have experienced family-related trauma/grief, anxiety, and/or struggling with understanding one’s self-worth or their identity. 

Hello there!  I am so glad to see you on our webpage, we are here to help. I am the one who will talk to you the most at first to get you all set up with your counselor. Please reach out to me with any question or concern!