Whether you are looking for specific trauma-focused treatment, contemplating the use of substances in your life, or just exploring therapy for a stressful life transition, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
Whether you are looking for specific trauma-focused treatment, contemplating the use of substances in your life, or just exploring therapy for a stressful life transition, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
I work from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective to collaborate treatment, with the belief that each client is the expert of their own life.
✔ Identify the real force that is holding you back ✔ Elicit new perspectives on the problems that you are stuck on ✔Release whatever has been weighing on you to feel some much-needed relief ✔ Cultivate a stronger connection with self and other.
✔ Identify the real force that is holding you back ✔ Elicit new perspectives on the problems that you are stuck on ✔Release whatever has been weighing on you to feel some much-needed relief ✔ Cultivate a stronger connection with self and other.
I adapt the therapy to you rather than expecting you to adapt to the therapy. My therapy style is collaborative. I see myself as a fellow traveler walking alongside you, assisting you in discovering and developing your inner expertise and strengths.
We will develop problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations. This cultivates a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities. We will also identify and develop your own strengths through art-based techniques.
We will develop problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations. This cultivates a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities. We will also identify and develop your own strengths through art-based techniques.
I emphasize the use of art-making, along with Psychodynamic and CBT, to help challenge and change negative thought patterns, emotions and behaviors. I try to use humor when appropriate to keep my clients comfortable in session.
Learn new skills, gain new insights, and position oneself for increased health and wellness. Counseling is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or a current difficulty — therapy can benefit anyone, no matter your current circumstances.
Learn new skills, gain new insights, and position oneself for increased health and wellness. Counseling is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or a current difficulty — therapy can benefit anyone, no matter your current circumstances.
Every client is unique and needs something different from the therapeutic process. Pulling from a variety of modalities, I tailor techniques in a creative way to fit those needs.
Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being
Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being
My experience in the Chicago-land area included work in Non-Profits, Hospitals, & Wilderness Programs before establishing WillisCC. I specialized with high risk adolescents addressing self-injury, gang involvement and drug use.