I work with people to help them discover inner meaning and find the courage that they need to navigate through the challenges and suffering in their lives. I believe that everyone is capable of creating structure out of chaos. We have to learn how to take responsibility for the areas of our lives that we can directly change, and at the same time, not let the areas that we can’t control stop us from living full, meaningful lives. Life can have a way of wearing people down to the point where we feel trapped. As we work together, we will build systems that help you bear the burdens of life and persevere despite life’s many challenges.
Clinical Areas of Interest/Training
As a therapist and social worker, I have many years of experience working with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences. I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and various family and mental health crises. I have previously worked for community mental health agencies, including Trilogy, Thresholds, and Bobby E Wright in a multitude of capacities.
I enjoy working primarily with adults and families. I am fluent in Spanish and can provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
Education
I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University. I completed internships at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and at Trilogy. I use a variety of approaches in my treatment with clients, ranging from CBT, DBT, Cognitive, Interpersonal, Faith-Based, Jungian, Psychoanalysis, and the Psychodynamic model.
License
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois. My license number is 149.028620.
