Clients I Work With
You’ve been trained to stay composed, act fast, and keep going no matter what you see. The calls come and go, but the images from the job aren’t filed away so easily. They make you irritable at home, distant in relationships, and constantly on edge – even when nothing is happening. Sleep is restless, patience is thin, and your body reacts before your mind catches up. People don’t know what it’s like to carry so much responsibility. Asking for help can feel like weakness or risk, but let’s face it: Pushing through isn’t working anymore. What you want is relief, control, and a way to feel steady without staying on constant alert.
Approach
You don’t need to relive everything to move forward. With the right support, the nervous system settles and clarity returns. You sleep more soundly, feel present with the people you care about, and move through your days without bracing for impact. Healing can go hand in hand with strength and professionalism.
Beliefs & Lived Experience
When repeated exposure overwhelms your system, emotion and reasoning stop working together. I help first responders slow things down in a way that’s respectful and grounded. Our work focuses on restoring internal coordination, reducing reactivity, and rebuilding trust in your instincts. Therapy becomes a place where you feel at ease and in control again. I have worked in the law enforcement community for more than 25 years as a Police Social Worker. With my own lived experiences responding to horrible situations, I know the benefit of self-care and professional guidance. I would be honored to join you on this path.
Ages Served
Adults
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Services Provided
Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Spanish
In Person Availability
Office located in Elgin, IL. Day and evening sessions are available.
Specializations
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Energy Psychology
Family Systems Therapy
Mindfulness
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Energy Psychology
Family Systems Therapy
Mindfulness
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)
Specialties
Aging
Anger Management
Anxiety
BIPOC
Burnout
Depression
Domestic Abuse
First Responders and Medical Professionals
Gender Identity
Hoarding
Immigration and Acculturation
Law Enforcement
Parenting
Perfectionism
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans/Military
Women's Issues
Anger Management
Anxiety
BIPOC
Burnout
Depression
Domestic Abuse
First Responders and Medical Professionals
Gender Identity
Hoarding
Immigration and Acculturation
Law Enforcement
Parenting
Perfectionism
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans/Military
Women's Issues
Insurance and Payment
Payment Accepted
Cash
Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Sliding Scale
Session Fees
$160
-$200
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Choice PPO
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Optum
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Anthem
Blue Choice PPO
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Optum
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
State Licensed In
Illinois