My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.

"DON'T REPEAT PROBLEMS. RESOLVE THEM." "Children learn what they live; then, as adults, they LIVE WHAT THEY LEARNED." "CHANGE your THINKING, CHANGE your LIFE" reflects my approach to counseling. My background in education, 25+ years' counseling experience, and research document that clients often lack the information & skills necessary to change their behavior to achieve the outcomes they want. This cognitive behavior therapy is the quickest, most effective approach to resolving problems to live the happier, healthier, more satisfying life you seek. Over 50% of my clients obtain the results they want within 7 sessions.

I am happy to address chronic stress and fatigue, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, PTSD, sexual, physical, and emotional trauma, phobias and other emotional difficulties.

With over 15 years experience as a licensed psychologist, I think of the therapeutic relationship as a method for understanding the self. To that end, behavior patterns can be explored, internal experience can shift with the movement towards change. Perhaps you are caught in the same cycle and feeling frustrated. You may be adjusting to a life or career transition. Stuff from the past is triggering and you might not understand why you feel the way you do. We can explore and understand the meanings in a safe and creative way.

We are all faced with challenges in our lives and we need help managing life’s stressors. These stressors often lead us to behave in a way that may cause even more difficulty. If you are having trouble with depression, anxiety,or relationship issues then you are not alone.

Asking for help isn't always easy, so I have tremendous respect for the courage and strength it takes to seek professional guidance. Working from the belief that change is always possible, I help my clients identify their strengths, what's getting in the way of making changes in their life, and the most effective ways to achieve their goals. My style of counseling is supportive and collaborative, with an emphasis on respect, encouragement, and hope.

Your inherent capacity for growth and power to create a fulfilling life is why I seek to partner with you and guide your strengths to instill hope. I place value in the therapeutic relationship and bring warmth and empathy into each session. Together we can work towards reaching your goals. Whether your goal is to learn coping skills, improve your quality of life, work through difficult life events and/or trauma, or expand self-awareness, I will strive to be a catalyst in helping you create lasting changes for your life.

Welcome to my profile. Finding the "RIGHT" therapist can feel like a real challenge for most people. I am a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice since 1986. My healing approach is dependent on the needs of each individual client. The areas of special interest to me are spirituality, relationship and self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, addictions and co-dependency, loss and grief, trauma, dissociation, (not necessarily in that order). I also offer group therapy, and have facilitated groups dealing with the aging process, self esteem/relationship issues, co-dependency, spirituality, grief/loss, and depression.

I assume you're here because you're struggling in some way, and that whatever you've been doing in your life to deal with your pain simply isn't working any longer. My clients usually find me through some kind of loss - a divorce or relationship upset, illness, or other transitional experience, often accompanied by difficult feelings and behaviors. For more than 15 years I've been working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them to get in touch with their feelings and emotions, related to these painful experiences.

Therapy isn't for people with "issues." Therapy is for people. Period. Therapy is a flashlight switched on by your therapist that can help you see who you are, who you want to be and some of what you'd like to leave behind. It's also a place to experience unconditional positive regard that we so often miss in our everyday interactions with self and others. Therapy is a map or a navigation system that can help you find your way. Therapy rocks! I'm glad you're here, and I hope that I get the chance to help you or your child flip on that flashlight and enjoy this one wild and wonderful life we have. Contact me today to get started!

I am passionate about helping children find their own unique voice, having consulted to teachers and parents and having worked extensively with children over two decades. I coach parents on effective ways to help their children. With children I treat behavioral problems, learning difficulties, anxiety, poor self-esteem, emotional and performance issues, social challenges, and trauma. I work with adults who experience anxiety, relationships difficulties, and trauma in their lives. I want my clients, children and adults, to reach their potential and goals. I enjoy helping them get to a place where life can be good, healing can happen and joy can be found.

I work primarily with adult individuals and couples who seek greater depth in their lives or relationships. In practice since 1987, I have considerable experience in a range of concerns: midlife and professional challenges; illness, loss, and grief; retirement; relationships and sexuality; LGBT concerns; dreams -- and more. My practice is diverse in many ways but the common denominator is desire for growth and change, and a willingness to work together to achieve it. You can find more about me at www.jungiananalysischicago.org

I desire to provide a safe place for you to explore the issues of anxiety, grief or depression that keep you from living life more fully. You may be struggling with low self-esteem or a loss of identity due to changes, such as loss of a relationship, life transitions, or loss due to trauma. You may find it difficult to move past shaming messages and would like to learn how to find your authentic voice in order to live boldly and with greater self-acceptance.

"Be as you wish to seem" ~ Socrates. We all deserve to be true to one's self and live our best life, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be on this journey with you. My passion and focus is to inspire trust and confidence, helping you reach your fullest potential. My philosophy to treatment is founded on integrity, balance, authenticity and inquisitiveness where your individual needs are the focus. Whether you are struggling with stress or anxiety, relationship conflict, depression, workplace issues or life transitions, we can work together to facilitate change and enhance your well-being.

Using a holistic approach, I aim to assist the client who seeks body, mind, spirit balance and a desire to live more fully in their moments. Whether seeking help for wellness, transition, anxiety, spirituality, and/or addiction, together sessions will help the individual gain hope and understanding to help resolve issue(s) and move toward finding purpose and meaning in life.

***Telehealth (Video/Phone) Sessions Available*** Walking through the doors is the first and most important step in one’s journey of therapy. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families through difficult times and supporting them through those times. I know that each client is their own person, so I meet each client where they are emotionally and mentally, modifying my treatment approach to best aid each client in achieving their goals.

I recognize how difficult it can be to take the steps toward seeking out a therapist, regardless of the reason that brought you. Life can be challenging in many ways and can be difficult to navigate alone. I take great care in providing a safe environment for my clients to explore their lives and various obstacles in a nonjudgmental way. Building a trusting, therapeutic relationship is what I find most enjoyable about my work as a therapist.

I'm excited to say that I recently added EMDR to my therapist toolbox! In addition to the "classic" CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing, I decided that my practice with clients needed an upgrade and EMDR is an experience I am pleased to offer my clients that struggle with trauma, addictions or are just feeling "stuck" with traditional talk therapy. EMDR is a method of therapy that strengthens my desire to meet clients where they are at and work on the issues my client wants to address.

I aim to help children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with academic/social success. Whether dealing with ADHD, Learning Disorders, social skill deficits, motivation, or limited access to support services - a neuropsychological evaluation is the first step on the road to success. Children are often referred by their pediatrician, neurologist, classroom/ resource teacher, or school psychologist due to concerns regarding their functioning. Comprehensive evaluations are tailored to your child's individual needs. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations typically include : intelligence, achievement/academic skills, executive functioning, learning and memory, language, visual spatial skills, coordination, social skills, behavioral and emotional functioning, and personality.