I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the field since 2014. I obtained my B.S. in Psychology from The University of Illinois (Champaign) and my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from The University of Chicago. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings, including intensive levels of care for eating disorder and mood disorder treatment, and multiple outpatient group practices.

My Approach:

I strive to be a perceptive, compassionate, and thoughtful therapist. I view our work together as tremendously collaborative. My aim is to create a space for you that feels safe, nurturing, and one in which you can truly grow.

I utilize an integrative approach, largely rooted in third wave cognitive behavioral therapy practices. I tailor my treatment approach to fit your specific needs. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods.

Our sessions will explore the areas that you want to create meaningful change in. We will work together to understand your patterns and tendencies. By identifying the areas in your life that are currently bringing you pain, we will then help you relate to this pain in new ways, so that you have less emotional suffering.

Through our work, you will build insight about your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and learn evidence-based coping strategies to help you navigate life more comfortably.

Our sessions will often involve unique therapeutic metaphors, mindfulness practices, new ways of relating to your thinking patterns, and exercises to build present- moment awareness. My hope is that you will leave every session with a stronger understanding of yourself.

Areas of Speciality:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Work Stress

• Life Transitions

• Relationship Stress

• Eating Disorders/ Disordered Eating Habits

• Body Image Preoccupation