From an early age, I was fascinated by art and people's stories. As I grew up, I recognized that I could use empathy and support to spread healing into our world through these stories. Through this realization, counseling became my calling, and I earned my bachelor's in psychology with a minor in studio arts at Northeastern Illinois University. It was there that I recognized my ongoing passion for the Fine Arts and wanted to learn how to incorporate art into therapy. Art has long been considered healing and spiritually moving, which is why I wish to continue incorporating it into my career. Through my studies, I learned more about specific conditions including schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and ADD/ADHD and I developed a longing to heal those have historically not been heard. I have found my focus to be on those individuals suffering from anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. I earned my master's degree at National Louis University, and this is where my passion for treating PTSD and other trauma related conditions grew stronger.
Specialties
- Anger Management
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying
- Codependency
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
Languages spoken
- English
Gender
Female
Pronouns
she/her/hers
In-network insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Self Pay
Education and training
- National Louis University - Master's Degree
- Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor's in Psychology