My approach is to provide a safe, respectful and honest discussion in which to explore what isn't working in your life as well as you'd like, to generate ideas together about how to make improvements, and to serve as a catalyst in your efforts to change.  

Having been a generalist counselor for more than 10 years, I've worked with a wide range of life concerns and types of people.  These general concerns include but are not limited to:

• anxiety and depression
• stress management
• grief and loss
• life stressors and life transitions
• self-improvement 
• improving relationships
• career and academic concerns, including dissertation completion
• managing demands of disabilities and their impact
• LGBTQ, identity development and intersections of identity, impact of social injustice

I also specialize in working with people on addiction-related concerns  (including use of alcohol or other substances, as well as processes such as gambling, sex, computer overuse, etc.), and with those who've been impacted by a family member's abuse of a substance or process.

I offer a no-charge, no-risk 30-minute initial consultation.  That way, I can learn about what is happening in your life, and answer any questions you have about counseling and my approach.  Counseling success depends on a good "fit" between us.  If we meet and you don't feel I understand you or your point of view, I will refer you to another provider who may be a better fit.

Training/Background

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
• Pre-doctoral Internship, University of Illinois Counseling Center, 2006-2007 
• Clinical Counselor, University of Illinois Counseling Center​, 2007-2015
• Coordinator, Counseling Center's Alcohol and Other Drug Office (AODO), 2010-2015
• Private Practice since January 2016