Presenting Concerns – Children: Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Culturally Sensitive Work, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict, Depression, Life Transitions, School Refusal, Self Esteem, Peer Issues- Social Skills, Relationship Conflicts, Self Esteem
Presenting Concerns – Adults: Anxiety, Depression, Difficulty with Executive Functioning, Culturally Sensitive Work, EFT, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Parenting Support, Peer Issues-Social Skills, Trauma, Relationship Conflicts, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues
I earned my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. Throughout my training at the Bette D. Harris Child and Family Clinic, I had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of ages and cultural backgrounds. Much of my clinical work has focused on anxiety, depression, relational challenges (including attachment, communication, and boundary setting, among others), trauma, and life transitions. I am also drawn to working with clients who feel stuck in patterns and seek to better understand themselves. It has been especially meaningful to learn people’s narratives and make sense of how they have shaped their interactions with themselves and others. The therapist and client relationship is at the forefront of my clinical work. I value therapy as a collaborative process and strive to foster a space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. I believe clients are inherently capable and therapy can be a means to connect with their inner strength and resilience.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, systemic, and strengths-based. Based in systems thinking, I view clients within the contexts of their relationships, their culture, and the society in which they live. I believe individuals are greatly influenced by this, and work toward understanding potential generational and societal patterns. I draw from a variety of models including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other approaches to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. I continue to deepen my clinical learning and value ongoing growth.
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy reading, writing, and spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy watching comfort TV shows and movies. I believe tending to our well-being is an an important part of staying grounded and showing up fully.