Cigna and Evernorth Therapists in Cicero, IL

If you are noticing yourself having difficulty managing your relationships, work/life balance, parenting, intense anxiety or depression, please know you are not alone.

My ideal client is motivated and ready to explore the issues that bring you to this site. Whether, depressed, anxious, or both. Whether you also have a substance use problem, or problems in a relationship I am here for you.

In periods of overwhelming feelings and emotions, we might find ourselves consumed by the noise in our minds. Whether the noise is negative thoughts of the past, present, or future, it all can become so loud that we lose sight of what’s important to us. We lose sight of our resilience, values, present moment, others around us, or even ourselves. We might even find ourselves feeling and behaving inconsistently to who we are or want to be during these periods that we might call anxiety or depression. As your therapist, I will support you in understanding and learning how to respond to these experiences.

I’m passionate about the transformative potential of therapy and the resilience and strength inherent in every individual. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I am committed to walking alongside you every step of the way. I aim to create a space where you feel not only heard and understood but also valued for your unique experiences and perspectives. Together, we will work to uncover the strengths and abilities you possess to overcome life's challenges and achieve your goals.

I am a mental health therapist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey to wellness since 2014. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, ensuring a tailored plan for each client.

I am a Latina bilingual therapist who works with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and adults and provide individual and family therapy. I provide an open and safe environment where we can work towards improving your mental health, have it be reducing anxiety, depression, processing trauma or improving communication skills. My counseling style is very empathetic, mindful and client-centered, yet direct and straightforward. I believe in using the therapeutic relationship as an effective way to work though your experiences and start therapy where you are ready to start and at the pace you're ready to start.

Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.

Life can be difficult and frustrating but I am adamant that finding a safe and affirming space in therapy shouldn’t be. I prioritize the celebration of individuals’ identities, fostering hope, and nurturing meaning in their life through collaborative, strengths-based techniques. My ultimate goal is to create a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their truths, embrace growth, and ultimately embody their best selves. I have experience spanning across clinical, community-based, and hospital environments. I'm dedicated to assisting those grappling mental health challenges, immigration trauma, and family of origin stress.

“Prioritizing self care means prioritizing inner peace”. I am a bilingual licensed social worker who is passionate about helping others create a positive connection between body and mind. I am here to provide you with unconditional support and work alongside you to achieve your goals. Even through the hardships of life, there is always room for resiliency, growth, and self-care. My approach is collaborative, holistic, and non-judgemental.

Did we take the time to build a healthy system for talking about disagreements? Did I choose to look inward for solutions? Am I even acting within my values? Life can get busy and these thoughts can be difficult navigate alone, and that's where I come in! In working with couples and families, I find that some of the most common issues revolve around miscommunication or even the things we don't say. While you might be dealing with a 'big' problem right now, it can usually by attributed to the build up from smaller moments earlier in the relationships we have.

My ideal client may have a hunch something is not right in their lives and most importantly is ready to make the first step and schedule their first session. I will help you out with the rest.