Short Biography
Virtually supporting individuals, couples, and families in 40+ states. Specializing in culturally competent, holistic care to help clients find a healthy balance and improve relationships.
Therapy Philosophy
My practice is rooted in warmth, authenticity, and humor. I emphasize mindfulness and self-compassion to help my clients build softer, kinder relationships w/themselves and others.
Clinical Focus / Specialties
Generalized anxiety
Trauma
Neurodivergent Challenges
Anxiety
Depression
Persistent sadness or low motivation
Mood swings
Seasonal depression
Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
Complex trauma (C-PTSD)
Childhood abuse or neglect
Relationship conflict
Communication difficulties
Premarital counseling
Family conflict
Low self-esteem
Self-criticism
Perfectionism
People-pleasing
Assertiveness difficulties
Identity exploration
Stress & Life Adjustment
Chronic stress
Burnout
Work-related stress
Academic stress
Major life transitions
Relocation or adjustment difficulties
Relationship loss
Body image distress
Behavioral & Emotional Regulation
Difficulty regulating emotions
Sleep & Health-Related Concerns
Chronic illness adjustment
Health-related stress
ADHD
Executive functioning difficulties
Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns
Sexual identity exploration
Gender identity exploration
Coming out support
Feeling stuck
Emotional numbness
Loss of meaning or direction
Personal growth
“Not feeling like myself”
Therapist Methodology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Relational Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Eclectic Therapy
Holistic Therapy
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Core Values
Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist
Liberation-oriented
Feminist-informed
Queer- and trans-affirming
Body liberation / fat-positive
Disability justice-informed
Racial equity-focused
Culturally responsive
Class-conscious / economic justice
Environmental justice / eco-aware
Immigrant and refugee-affirming
Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive
Anti-oppressive practice
Community care-oriented
Intersectional awareness
Abolitionist mental health lens
Decolonial / decolonizing approach
Healing justice framework
Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Gender-expansive aware
BIPOC-affirming
Neurodiversity-affirming
Fat liberation-oriented
Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive
Secular-affirming
Interfaith respectful
Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming)
Centering marginalized voices
Multicultural sensitivity
Community resilience-focused
Cultural identity exploration
Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences
Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed
Strengths-based
Client-centered
Collaborative
Compassion-focused
Empowerment-based
Nonjudgmental
Authentic and transparent
Boundaried compassion
Humor and humanity
Radical acceptance
Centering safety and trust
Relational and attachment-oriented
Emotions as information
Empowerment through connection
Dignity and respect
Transparency and repair
Acceptance and commitment
Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness
Mindfulness-oriented
Holistic / integrative healing
Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned
Creative expression in therapy
Movement or art-informed
Rest as resistance
Pleasure and joy as healing
Grief as transformation
Spiritual but not religious
Connection between personal and systemic healing
Soul-centered / transpersonal lens
Embodied empowerment
Grounded presence
Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection
Accountability and integrity
Client autonomy
Cultural humility over competence
Informed consent emphasis
Ethical activism
Transparency in process
Professional collaboration
Centering client dignity
Ongoing education commitment
Non-hierarchical relationship
Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens
Restorative justice-informed
Accessibility as ethical practice
Therapist as co-learner
Clinic / Practice Environment
Practice Information
- Experience: 15 years
- Availability: Online Sessions Only
- Languages: English
- Session Cost: $175 – $250
- Accepts Insurance: No
- Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Families,Immigrant and First Generation
Credentials
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License:
License verification pending or self-certified
Office & Contact Info
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Phone:
7739981299
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Physical Location(s):
📍 , Illinois United States