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ADDRESSES

3050 Finley Rd. Suite 300B

Downers Grove, IL 60515

PHONE

773-598-7200


BUSINESS HOURS

Mon - Fri
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Saturday
Appointment Only
Sunday
Closed

About me

While I did not arrive at a career in counseling and coaching by the traditional route, my past experiences have provided me with a range of skills and expertise that help me to meet the needs of various populations I serve. I have over 10 years of experience working in the field of

mental health and mental illness, and this experience has allowed me to amass countless hours of experience.


My experience allows me to analyze client needs, patterns, and behaviors efficiently, helping clients to reach their full potential through counseling and coaching.

In the past, I have worked as an attorney, a compliance specialist, a mental health tech, and a mental health case manager. I have learned a great deal from these different jobs, but my unique work with individual clients has always been my greatest teacher.


With time, I have realized, that many of us suffer from similar mental health issues, which, left unchecked, lead us into negative behavioral patterns. My role and responsibility as a provider is to help clients gain awareness and understanding of these unconscious patterns, such that they can regain a sense of control over their life and decision making processes. As such, my style is tailored to build trust and rapport, creating a space where clients feel safe enough to receive non-judgmental challenges about their behaviors, thoughts, and actions.

"I especially enjoy working with attorneys, doctors, engineers and other individuals in high stress careers, with a focus on improving relationships and pushing back against perfectionist tendencies."

My style is more conversational than clinical, and I tend to approach therapy through the lens of existential philosophy, as it helps bring focus into the here and now – dealing with what is coming up as you are experiencing it in real time. This allows us to work together as a team to help you better understand your wants and needs so that you can begin to work on getting them met in a healthy and constructive manner.


However, I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Our earliest sessions will be geared towards assessing your symptoms and/or goals, and then working together to find solutions that reduce current levels of stress, while also bringing focus and energy to your future aspirations. 


I welcome clients of all ages, backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. I work with adults aged 18+, but I specialize in individuals experiencing stress or anxiety disorders, especially if career or relationship issues are factors in creating that stress. I especially enjoy working with attorneys, doctors, engineers and other individuals in high stress careers, with a focus on improving relationships and pushing back against perfectionist tendencies. 


See more about my approaches to coaching and counseling.

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