Gottman Method Therapists in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

I am a licensed clinical therapist on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center and have immediate availability to help new clients. I received my master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northern Arizona University and trained in CBT, Gottman Method, ERP, client-centered therapy, as well as other traditional therapies. Working with individuals, couples, and groups, I incorporate Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal and Somatic Experiencing Therapies. As an experienced therapist, I value continued professional learning and growth, allowing me to provide my clients with the very best treatment.

I'm currently accepting new individuals and couples! I am a couples and individual therapist with a passion for working with those affected by depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, life transitions, societal concerns, interpersonal relationships, and grief. I believe setting goals is a collaborative process that you and I will work on together in therapy. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I utilize the Gottman Method and EFT in couples therapy to enhance verbal communication, intimacy, boundaries, respect, and help understand their partner in the relationship.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who obtained my Masters in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago. I am passionate about working with individuals and partnerships to assist them in uncovering strengths and building skills to navigate relationships with themselves and others. I especially enjoy working with folks who are pursuing therapy for the first time. I became a clinical social worker because of my fascination for the human experience and all its nuances. I am honored to walk alongside folks in the space that therapy creates that doesn’t exist anywhere else. When you sit down for a session, you are the sole focus.

I deeply value the unique journey of every individual and couple I work with. I believe that understanding your own story and experiences can be transformative, and I’m here to support you in that process. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel safe and understood, respecting your identity and choices throughout our work together. While I draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, person centered, strength based, solution-focused, and Gottman method for couples therapy, I frequently use the EMDR approach to address and resolve various distressing experiences.

With all the stressors in our society today, you may benefit from a caring clinician who can be a main source of support and offer effective therapeutic treatment. I believe the most important element in a therapeutic relationship is empathy and rapport. I try to understand your world and the experiences that you have had and be empathetic, because only then can we process your emotions and perspectives together. I hope to help you reach your goals while offering a supportive and safe environment.

I work with individuals and couples wanting to work on anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, conflict and communication, relational and religious trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. But what this really looks and feels like "people-pleasing" tendencies, shame, anger, fear of the unknown, and difficulty opening up with yourself and others. I am passionate about helping clients navigate these difficulties and helping them become unstuck.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am especially passionate about working with couples and adults who are seeking support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relational conflict. For me, helping people navigate the challenges they face and the difficulties in their relationships is an incredibly fulfilling journey. I believe that empathy and kindness are the most important things we bring to our relationships, and it is my goal that my clients feel heard, supported, and cared for.

We're a trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive mental health counseling group for multicultural, Asian, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities. We're passionate about working with individuals, couples and families from different cultural backgrounds, exploring how complex identities and unique personal experiences have shaped us into who we are. We specialize in healing from anxiety, complex trauma, relationship issues, perinatal issues, ADHD, adoption, OCD, stress, cultural identity, cultural/intergenerational conflicts, family conflicts, grief, and other issues.