Individual Therapy

Trauma-trained & trauma-informed.

I am committed to providing a trauma-informed approach to therapy.  This means I understand the profound effects of trauma and am considerate of the needs of survivors of trauma.  By adopting a trauma-informed approach, I empower clients to feel in control of their own therapy, and take steps to prevent and avoid re-traumatization, regardless of whether you disclose a past trauma. 

I will take the time to ensure you feel empowered and in control, and that any strategies or interventions are tailored to your individual needs. I consider you to be the expert in your own experience, and will look to you to decide how we best spend our time together. Of course, we are collaborators. Any unknown answers or uncertainty we can explore and tackle together. With your permission, I may give you topics to contemplate or exercises to practice in between sessions to deepen and further our work together.

Specialties & therapeutic approach

I have extensive experience treating individuals struggling with symptoms of:

  • Trauma, including childhood/chronic trauma, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, community violence, and incarceration.

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Toxic, unhealthy, and/or abusive relationships

  • Mood dysregulation

  • Self-injurious behaviors

  • Perfectionism

  • Compassion fatigue/burnout

My clinical modalities include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Getting Started

  • Fill out inquiry form, call, or email.  You may also request a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your specific treatment needs.

  • Schedule your first session.  We can communicate via phone or email about your availability and scheduling preferences.

  • Set up client portal and complete initial paperwork. Once we have scheduled our first session, I will share with you a link to your client portal.  I use Simple Practice to manage all client forms and records.  Please complete all intake paperwork prior to your first session.

  • Let’s go! Once I have your completed paperwork, we will meet for our first session.  Sessions will run for 50-55 minutes. Typically, during the first session, you will have the freedom and space to explore what brings you to therapy.  Of course, I will be there to help guide on conversation. I will reserve some time review expectations surrounding scheduling, canceling, and the therapeutic relationship, among other things.  If you have questions about what to expect, or feel anxious about starting, please reach out so we can discuss a plan prior to meeting to ensure you feel comfortable and informed.

Insurances and Payment:

I accept the following insurances as well as private pay. Sliding scale may be available upon request.

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) PPO, Blue Choice PPO Preferred, Blue Choice Options, and Professional Blue Choice PPO

  • Aetna PPO

  • United Behavioral Health / Optum

  • Cigna / Evernorth

  • I recommend contacting your insurance company to verify your benefits, including coverage and co-pays, prior to our first session.  As a part of the intake paperwork, you will have to submit a copy of your insurance information and keep a credit card on file for coverage of any co-pays. You are responsible for knowing and understanding your insurance benefits and coverage. Calling your insurance ahead of time may help you better know what costs to expect. It may also be helpful to verify that your mental health benefits include coverage of telehealth sessions. If you have any questions about how to verify your benefits or what to ask your insurer, please don’t hesitate to ask!

  • I offer in-person sessions located at: 825 North Cass Ave, Suite 115, Chicago, IL 60559

  • I also offer virtual sessions for clients located anywhere in Illinois.

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