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In Person and Online Sessions 
I am a very passionate individual who seeks to empower others and assist them in making changes in their lives as they desire.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social worker who specializes in addiction and trauma. I have a history of working with addictions and the criminal justice population. I am passionate about providing opportunities for individuals to make long lasting change and second chances. My goal is to empower the individual with whom I am working with to achieve their personal goals and improve the quality of their lives.
I look forward to working with you and creating a safe environment for you. This is the time you can process through your past, live in the moment and create the future you desire.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol Or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Hoarding
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- LGBTQIA+
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex And/Or Pornography Addiction
- Sex Offenders
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & Ptsd
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community Specialties
- 12-Step Programs
- Biracial
- Black
- Cancer Survivors
- Hispanic Or Latino
- Hiv / Aids
- Lgbtqia+
- Military Families
- People With Disabilities
- Single Parents
- Trauma Survivors
- Veterans
Fees & Insurance
Sliding Scale
No
Pay By
Cash, Check, Credit Card, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance Plans Accepted
Aetna
,
Anthem
,
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
,
Cigna
,
Humana
,
Medicaid
,
Medicare
,
Optum
,
Out Of Network
,
United Healthcare
,
Licenses & Certifications
Years in Practice
12
License(s)
License #
state
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
149018038
Illinois
Board Certification(s)
IC & RC
Graduate School(s)
Degree
Year Graduated
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Forensic Psychology
2017
St. Louis University
Master of Social Work
2004
Location
Optimal Change, LLC/PLLC
Office is ADA Accessible