Divorce Therapists in Graceland West, Chicago, IL

I am a caring, highly qualified, and spiritually conscious therapist. My goal is to help you live in a state of internal harmony that results from leading from the spiritual core of your Self. In practice for over 30 years, I began my clinical work in addiction in the early 1980's, graduated from Loyola University in 1991, completed an Advanced Psychodynamic Clinical Practice Certification at the University of Chicago and am trained in Internal Family Systems through the Center for Self-Leadership. I was also trained by the EMDR Institute to treat trauma and highly charged memories, experiences, and relationships.

My work is centered on people’s struggles navigating life changes, depression and anxiety, love and family relations, loss and grief, trauma, acculturation and immigration stressors, racial and cultural identity, professional and academic issues. I aim to build an authentic space where you can connect, explore, be honest, rethink, allow growth and elaborate for change. Sessions can be focused on understanding yourself better, processing difficult moments, improving communication and expression of self, identifying and affirming strengths, finding new meanings and ways.

Congratulations! By looking at this site, you have already taken the first step to your healing process. Psychological struggles can feel so isolating. Psychotherapy is a powerful method for restoring wellness and facilitating both short-term and enduring changes. I utilize a collaborative approach with my clients, which provides them with a non-judgmental and compassionate safe space to feel empowered to take action and change.

You are capable of change and deserve to be heard with empathy and compassion. I primarily work with adolescents and young adults, mainly those in middle school, high school, and college, helping to work through anxiety, build effective coping skills, and unpack early childhood trauma. As a believer in authenticity and the healing power of laughter, I bring these value into the therapy space and encourage you to bring yours. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can feel comfortable coming as you are. Together, we'll build tools to navigate life's difficulties while nurturing self-love and confidence.

Guided by my passion for healing through creativity & understanding, I'm a dedicated therapist poised to empower you on your unique journey. I offer a safe & affirming space for individuals & couples from all walks of life. My clients come to me looking to tackle women's issues, depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood & anxiety disorders, sexuality, intimacy & libido issues, grief, gender, loss, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ exploration, relationship challenges, & more. My mission is to help you navigate life's twists & turns, weaving a path to well-being that's uniquely yours.

I am a license-eligible psychologist practicing in the Chicagoland area, working primarily with individuals and couples in non-traditional, ethically non-monogamous, intercultural, and/or interracial relationships. I specialized in traumatic stress psychology during my clinical training and education, which provided the framework for the compassion-based and holistic approach I take when working with clients who have experienced difficult and stressful events in their lives. I also hold a certification in Primary Care Psychology, adding insight and knowledge about the way in which our bodies and minds interact in reaction to stress.