Hi there, I’m glad you stopped by! Let me share a little about who I am outside of the therapy room so you can get a sense of the person you’ll be working with.
When I’m not in session, you can usually find me on the golf course, deep into a video game, or lost in a good movie. I love spending time with family and friends, and I have an enthusiasm for trying new things, whether that’s a restaurant I’ve never heard of or an activity I have absolutely no business attempting.
A few fun facts you probably didn’t expect: I am, technically speaking, a certified Zumba instructor, and if you ever find yourself at a karaoke night with me, I will deliver what I am confident is the best rendition of Ice Ice Baby you will ever witness. You’ve been warned—and you’re welcome.
At my core, I’m someone who believes life is richer when you stay curious and don’t take yourself too seriously. I try to bring that same openness and authenticity into the work I do with clients.
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor (IL License #: 178.019662)
…my favorite video game(s).
…how many different languages I have in my Spotify playlist.
…my #1 activity to do when stressed out.
…why I do not like the Sopranos (hint: yes, it is therapy related).
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor (IL License #: 178.019662)
At the heart of my work is a simple but deeply held belief: the best therapy happens when there is comfort and trust in the room. Without that foundation, everything else becomes harder. Building that kind of relationship with my clients is not just important to me, it is the starting point for everything we do together.
I work primarily from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework, drawing on elements of CBT and DBT when they serve the person in front of me. I approach the work with curiosity, because I don’t believe there is a single correct path to wellness. What works for one person may not work for another, and I think that’s worth honoring rather than overlooking.
One of the things I find most meaningful in this work is helping clients examine their own values. Often, when something feels off in a person’s life, their values can serve as a kind of compass pointing toward what matters and where things may have gotten out of alignment. From there, there are many ways forward, and we figure out together which direction makes the most sense.
Ultimately, my goal is for clients to leave each session with something they can actually use ideas, tools, and perspectives they feel comfortable bringing into their daily lives as they navigate whatever they are working through.
If you’re wondering what it feels like to sit across from me, the honest answer is: pretty conversational. Sessions are not heavily structured; we’ll start simply with what’s on your mind and go from there.
My style is warm and reflective, though I’m not afraid to be direct when the moment calls for it. There is real value in having someone who can honestly reflect back what they are observing, and sometimes that means offering a perspective that challenges you to think about things differently.
One thing clients tend to notice pretty quickly—I bring the energy. You won’t find me sitting back passively waiting for the session to fill itself. I show up engaged, present, and genuinely invested in the work we are doing together.
Above all, you can expect a clinician who genuinely cares about what you are going through and creates a space where you don’t have to filter yourself before you speak. My goal is for therapy to feel like somewhere you can show up as you are and do real work at the same time.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Master’s level clinician from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, currently in the final steps toward full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals, from children as young as five to adults in their seventies. My primary focus is adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, and depression: a population I find incredibly rewarding to work with.
Therapeutically, I draw primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and general behavioral approaches. I have additional training in applying these modalities to OCD and trauma-informed
presentations, allowing me to work thoughtfully with clients whose experiences require a more specialized lens.
If you’ve made it this far, there’s a good chance something brought you here for a reason—and that takes courage. Searching for the right therapist can feel overwhelming on its own, before you’ve even walked through the door or logged into a session. I want you to know that the hard part of reaching out doesn’t go unnoticed.
Therapy is real work, and I won’t pretend otherwise. But you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone. Whether you know exactly what you want to work on or you’re not quite sure where to start, I would love to be a part of your journey toward wellness.
Reach out when you’re ready. There’s no pressure, and there’s no perfect moment. I’m glad you’re here.
Here are answers to questions I hear from clients most often!
There’s a lot of pressure on teens and young adults to figure things out quickly—school, career, relationships, all of it. That pressure can make it feel like every decision is high-stakes. Therapy helps you step back from that intensity, focus on what actually matters to you, and approach those decisions in a more manageable way.
Feeling lost is more common than people think, especially during transitions like high school, college, or early adulthood. It often means you’re in the process of figuring out your values, not that something is wrong. Therapy can help you explore what matters to you and start moving in a direction that feels more meaningful.
Pressure can come from a lot of places—grades, expectations, comparisons, or even your own standards. Therapy helps you sort through what’s important to you versus what feels imposed from the outside, so you can respond in a way that feels more authentic and less overwhelming.
It often looks like other people have everything together, especially on social media or from the outside. In reality, most people are figuring things out as they go. Therapy helps you focus less on comparison and more on your own path and values.
Motivation isn’t always something you wait for—it often comes after you take action. When things feel overwhelming or disconnected from what matters to you, motivation naturally drops. Therapy helps you reconnect with your values and take small steps that build momentum over time.
Procrastination is usually about avoiding discomfort—like stress, pressure, or fear of failure—not laziness. The more overwhelming something feels, the more likely you are to put it off. Therapy helps you break that cycle and approach tasks in a more manageable way.
Social anxiety often comes from a fear of being judged or saying the “wrong” thing. That can make interactions feel high-pressure. Therapy helps you build confidence, shift how you relate to those thoughts, and engage more comfortably over time.
Feelings of not being “good enough” are often shaped by comparison, expectations, and internal self-talk. Even high-achieving people experience this. Therapy helps you understand where those beliefs come from and build a more stable sense of self-worth.
