I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have experience working with adults and adolescents in a clinical setting and as a school social worker. I approach therapy through a psychodynamic (particularly attachment-focused) lens while integrating further evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), and Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT). These styles focus on the client’s past, present, future and who they are about themselves and others. This includes helping clients cultivate self-awareness and change through a shared understanding and developing coping skills tailored to each unique individual. I also utilize creative means like art and music as part of the therapeutic process.

I earned my master’s degree from Aurora University in Social Work. Before entering the field, I studied philosophy at Elmhurst University and Oxford University. I continue incorporating philosophical ideas into therapy and recognize how they guide us toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and our everyday experiences.