Teletherapy for Rolling Meadows, IL

I began my practice in social work while working with foster children in the state's custody. I also have worked with active duty military for nine years. I believe this has greatly increased my ability to work with survivors of abuse and trauma. When working with others I like to find out what their goals are and what they feel they are ready to work on to improve their quality of life. I encourage, validate and support throughout the therapeutic experience to help someone achieve their goals.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges or simply want to work on achieving better balance in your life, we can help guide you. Perhaps you’ve been trying to manage depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, trauma effects on your own, and feel that it is all a bit too much. At times, we can be our own worst critics, and struggle to manage our self-doubt. We realize that deciding to seek out a therapist can be a difficult task, and you want someone who will be there for you, and help you get to where you want to be in your life without judgment.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a specialization in mental health. I have a background in acute inpatient mental health settings, as well as outpatient partial hospitalization programs. I have had the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life, from adolescents to older adults. I have experience in working with the following needs: Depression, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Social Skills, and Relationship Difficulties.

My name is Allyson and I have clinical expertise in a variety of settings with adults who have difficulties with life transitions, negative self-talk, anxiety and identity. I provide a warm and inviting environment with excellent rapport building skills to join the client in goal setting to improve quality of life during hard times. I develop an individualized program tailored to the social and emotional needs of the client. I focus on Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Racial Issues, Racial Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Addiction and more.

I have a passion for guiding people through various stages of life from the teenage years to the golden years. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their way of living when emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational problems are too much to handle on their own. You do not have to work through these things on your own!