I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in psychotherapy and diagnostic assessment.
I am committed to providing the utmost quality care and have a sincere interest in helping clients build the skills to help them live a full, rewarding, and values-driven life.
I believe growth occurs when we are present, mindful, genuine, and willing to engage in meaningful, yet potentially difficult work.
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; APA-Accredited Program
- Master of Arts (M.A.) – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; APA-Accredited Program
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology – University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Treatment Information
Populations Treated:
I have experience working with a variety of populations and have a sincere interest in providing culturally competent care to a diverse set of clients. Populations primarily treated in my practice are:
- Adults- Individuals & Couples
- Older Adults
- Adolescents
Issues Treated:
I have worked with complex clinical presentations and have specialty training in treating trauma ranging from childhood abuse, sexual abuse/assault, interpersonal violence, and military-related trauma (MST, combat-related, noncombat-related). I am interested in, and have successful experience in treating:
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Interpersonal/relationship-related issues
- Bipolar Disorder and other mood disorders
- Adjustment difficulties/life changes
- LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender)-related issues
- Health-related difficulties/adjustments
- Pain Management
- Severe/chronic mental illness
- Eating Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Health Behavior Change (e.g. smoking cessation, weight control)
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse
Treatment Methods:
I feel ethically inclined to provide treatment that has been researched and proven to be effective with specific presenting concerns; however, I pride myself on individualizing care and collaborating with clients to devise a treatment plan and approach that fits with their specific needs and goals. I am competent in providing various psychotherapy approaches to meet the broad needs of a diverse clientele. Specific treatment modalities offered include, but are not limited to:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills-based approaches
- Insight-oriented, supportive psychotherapy approaches
- Motivational Interviewing