I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in first responders and their families. I also specialize in all populations with identified mental health issues or life stressors.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois, with many differing experiences in the field of mental health and emotional well-being. I work in the Champaign/Mahomet area, but see many individuals throughout Illinois. I have experience working with families, couples therapy, and individuals between the ages of 5 and 90 years old. I have experience supporting my clients with concerns related to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood and personality disorders, and trauma-related disorders amongst other mental health conditions. Less specific to a diagnosis, I thoroughly enjoy supporting clients with life adjustments and desires for fulfillment and personal growth.
I am dedicated towards creating mental health resiliency within a safe environment so that First Responders, Veterans, Military members and their families are able to address the unique issues that they face. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I am a First Responder Counselor, a Certified Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapist, and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I enjoy getting to know each and every one of my clients right where they are, and helping determine the most effective route in treatment to help them meet their goals. I do utilize psychological testing that is within my scope of practice, when needed or applicable.
My ultimate goal as a therapist is to ensure that every client that suffers with mental health, work related stress, or even day to day stressors has the ability to receive top quality treatment without fear of judgment or a lack of confidentiality.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Grief & Loss
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & Ptsd
Therapy Types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eft
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community Specialties
- Military Families
- Veterans
Faith Based Specialties
- Christianity