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.

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I have over 10 years of experience in social work, having worked as an advocate, a victim witness specialist, and now as a bilingual (English/Español) therapist. I work with teens, adults and older adults, supporting them through healing and growth with compassion, understanding, and a culturally informed approach.

My therapeutic style emphasizes collaborative support, walking alongside clients with empathy and respect, while offering perspective, encouragement, and tools to help them regain confidence and move forward in their lives.

I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to progress at their own pace.

I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I support clients seeking help with anxiety, depression, OCD, interpersonal effectiveness, and life transitions. I also work with individuals navigating challenges with social skills, emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and self-control.

I’m especially passionate about fostering self-compassion and using creative interventions in therapy. My goal is to create a comfortable, authentic space where children, families, and individuals can express themselves and connect with their true selves. I bring authenticity, empathy, growth, resilience, and creativity into every therapeutic relationship.

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.

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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.

I use cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to empower patients to change and improve their relationships. With over twenty years of experience working with substance abuse and mental health patients.  My purpose in life is to help them learn new coping skills, problem solve and change their lifestyle. I am a non-judgmental, genuine, empathetic therapist who has compassion for those struggling with substance abuse and mental health.

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.

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.

My client centered approach is interactive, warm, and accepting.  I make it my job to help give my clients their voice back and provide a safe space to express themselves. This gives me the ability to build strong relationships with my clients so that I can guide them through solutions / situational responses, and the tools needed to help them with their problems.  Nothing makes me happier than helping my clients feel better, so they can live better!

Much of my work focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behavior (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I also use trauma-informed techniques such as the Trauma Narrative and Mindfulness when working with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety and a history of trauma. My goal is to be a consistent, caring presence in your life so you can experience a positive emotional experience. This may be a “corrective experience” to overcome inadequate ones from the past.

I am always seeking to identify the many strengths that clients bring to the clinical setting. I like to help clients recognize what is going “right” in addition to what is going “wrong”. I use humor (when appropriate), and believe that with a caring, supportive relationship the clients I work with can find hope, peace, and joy. 

As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, my goal is to support individuals, couples, and families in the deeply human pursuit of being known, valued, and accepted—for who they are today and who they are becoming individually and collectively. I am passionate about helping clients nurture their relationship with themselves and others to blossom into meaningful connections through every season of life.

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My counseling approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centered. I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore their experiences. I enjoy working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, and identity concerns. As an intern, my goal is to walk alongside clients with authenticity and respect, helping them build insight, strengthen coping skills, and connect with their own capacity for growth and healing.

I have experience working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, personality disorders, and relationship challenges. I help clients navigate building social skills, strengthening emotional regulation, developing healthy coping skills and creating healthy boundaries. I work from a CBT, DBT, client-centered, and feminist approach.  I am deeply passionate about fostering self-compassion and helping clients feel seen, heard, and understood. I strive to create a warm and welcoming space where clients can show up as their authentic selves, explore their experiences, and grow at their own pace.

I am passionate about supporting individuals on their mental health journeys. I work closely with the clinical team to assist with client care, build my counseling skills, and deepen my understanding of evidence-based practices.

I’m a big cat lover and enjoy spending time with my family. I value finding small moments of calm and balance in everyday life.  I’m excited to continue growing both personally and professionally, and I plan to further my education next year at the University of Milwaukee. I’m committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive space for every client I have the opportunity to work with.

Here to help you start a new leaf by navigating you to the counselor that will be the best fit to accomplish your goals. To do this, I make my focus on our counselors - their specialties, qualities, availability, insurances they take, and schedule, so that our clients are matched with the right person! Please don’t hesitate to give our office a call or text to discuss options and get you set up so you can start living a better, fuller life!