Clients I Work With
I’m a therapist with over a decade of experience specializing in trauma, attachment, addiction, and chronic conditions. I support individuals as they move through trauma, mood-related concerns, substance use, chronic pain or health conditions, and pivotal life transitions. Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, and are seeking a space where they can finally exhale and feel truly understood.
Approach
Therapy with me is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and respect for your lived experience. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to understand yourself more deeply—at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is trauma-informed and relational, meaning I attend closely to how past experiences, attachment patterns, and relationships influence the way you feel, cope, and connect in the present. Together, we look beyond symptoms to explore the underlying emotional patterns and unmet needs that shape your experiences. I believe healing happens through safe, attuned relationships, and therapy can become a space where new ways of relating—to yourself and to others—are gently practiced and strengthened.
Beliefs & Lived Experience
I practice from a trauma-informed lens and integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative, and compassionate space where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change.
More About My Practice
I work with New Light Therapy with my in person clients and Transcend Counseling Chicago for my virtual clients.
https://jpachicago.org/new-light/
Ages Served
Adults
Young Adults (18-25)
Young Adults (18-25)
Services Provided
Individual Therapy
Languages Spoken
English
In Person Availability
1707 N. Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614
Specializations
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-Based
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Mindfulness
Attachment-Based
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Mindfulness
Specialties
Addiction
ADHD
Aging
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment
Cancer
Chronic Pain and Illness
Depression
Divorce
Grief
Health At Every Size
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Neurodivergent Affirming
Parenting
Perfectionism
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
ADHD
Aging
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment
Cancer
Chronic Pain and Illness
Depression
Divorce
Grief
Health At Every Size
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Neurodivergent Affirming
Parenting
Perfectionism
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Insurance and Payment
Payment Accepted
Cash
Credit
Sliding Scale
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Evernorth EAP (Cigna)
Optum
TRICARE
TriWest
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Evernorth EAP (Cigna)
Optum
TRICARE
TriWest
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
State Licensed In
Illinois
