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I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. We all experience stressful or challenging moments in life or face obstacles which may seem insurmountable. During these times, we can benefit from professional support to make important changes in our behaviors and thoughts to help tackle these obstacles. I collaborate well with my clients to provide the skills they need to make their own lives better. By practicing using newly learned skills, clients are empowered and continue to be successful regardless of the new challenges they may face later.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience working with adults, athletes, teen athletes, and groups. I have worked in the mental health and social service field for over 10 years; and with individual athletes and teams for 5. I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Governors State University; and I am currently working towards obtaining my CMPC through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings including community mental health, substance abuse treatment, college and university, and private practice.

So, you’ve taken the first step to healing, self-insight and wholeness. What a beautiful journey you are in store for. Choosing the right therapist is just as important as making the decision to embark on the journey. The therapeutic journey is one that will be accompanied by many emotions, because of this you deserve to feel both comfortable and safe when navigating through life’s challenges. As the Lead Therapist at SCT Counseling, my first objective is to build rapport (a professional connection) with my clients. My biggest mission is to normalize therapy, making healing more appealing!

Most couples want a marriage where they can be vulnerable with each other. Where intimacy and loyalty come together and create a beautiful friendship where they can experience the fullness of life together. The problem is, many couples often feel isolated and uncared for because of unmet expectations, miscommunication, and mistrust. Relationships take work and often times the work is reactive instead of preventative.

Have you ever felt like you're not good enough and you are unable to shake this feeling? Have you felt like most things are unmanageable? Do you feel no one hears or sees you? Are there feelings of anger, or resentment towards yourself or someone else? Are you in a never-ending cycle of worry, guilt, denial, shame or regret? Is it hard for you to be around others without feeling judged or ridiculed? Are you just frustrated with life in general? If you have answered yes to ANY of the above questions, allow me to help you. I provide therapy in an authentic nonjudgmental manner for individuals, couples or families.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

Navigating life transitions is not always a straight-forward road and it helps to have a road map and at times, a traveling companion. The truth is that all people have moments in life when they need the support of a trusted person who can help think through and strategize ways to build the life that they want. As a social worker of 19 years with expertise in life transitions, relationships, sexual orientation and gender identity, I can help you to connect with the best of who you are and who you want to become.

Reaching out and asking for help is often a brave and difficult first step. There are many reasons why people seek out therapy. I work to create a safe and supportive environment for all of my clients, so that they may begin to explore and understand themselves, their feelings, and their way of relating to others. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and a strong therapeutic relationship enables change to happen. I tailor my approach to meet each of my client's unique needs.

Deciding to come to therapy can be very scary. Sharing your most intimate thoughts with someone can be even more frightening. This is why I make sure that I create a very safe, caring, positive, and secure place where you can feel comfortable and know that you are with someone who truly cares about your well-being.

I earned my Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology from TCSPP. My clinical experience includes providing services to youth and adults, working with adults with SMI, and working with individuals involved in the Mental Health Court. Currently, I find joy in working with adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health in Black and Brown communities and working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system to address concerns related to behavioral issues, emotional disturbances, trauma, life changes, rebuilding relationships, racial and societal injustices, substance use, and more.

Greetings and thank you so much for considering me as your mental health practitioner! It can be hard to be brave in our world, and that includes seeking help from others. I like to look at counseling sessions as a gift of time for yourself. Our time together would be about you and your needs, and figuring out ways to heal or get there. I look forward to creating a trust-filled, healthy relationship to assist you on yourself. At times, therapy sessions may just be a backboard for you to comfortably release stress or inner thoughts. My approach in therapy strives to be strength-based, empowering, grounding and calming.

Warm, welcoming, efficient treatment. Client comes in need, an attempt made to understand client perspective, options weighed, remedial suggestions made. Evaluation of family & work history, marital/school challenges & potential client contribution to them. Support given the client through loss & transitional periods. Therapy might include teaching the client how to more accurately perceive a problem and not letting it escalate, or perhaps value clarification and more effective communication. Emphasizing positive psychology techniques.

I am a caring, compassionate and a trained therapist that offers support, motivation, guidance to help you through emotional, individual, family, work or unemployment and relationship challenges. I attempt to provide an accepting, and safe environment for you. If you are willing to do the work we can help you to resolve symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, a history of abuse or trauma, anger, grief, and spiritual dilemmas. We can work to help you through challenges so you can design a better life. Can you imagine or believe your life can be better if not, call me for an appointment.

If you’re here, chances are you’re looking for a change. Maybe you are unhappy in your relationships, or struggling with body image and food, or maybe you are stuck in what seems like a never ending cycle of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Perhaps it feels like you can’t catch a break - or even a breath - between work or school, family and friends, responsibilities and the constant over stimulation of society. Does your head even feel connected to your body anymore? Would you recognize yourself in a crowd of people, or have you lost sight of who you are? It's okay if you've fallen down- now it's time to get back up.

Motherhood is a long process with a lot of twists and turns. Here we provide counseling to women of color who are navigating the demands of motherhood. Many moms say they have a hard time with work-life balance--they can't seem to find the right formula. Being a mother is hard, but there are ways you can learn to prioritize yourself and still give your family the love and care they need. It is important for mothers to fill their cups, so they can be their best selves for their children and partners. Moms that engage in regular self-care and learn how to identify their stressors.

Life can be challenging, unpredictable and unsettling at times. You may feel a lack of hope or be uncertain of your purpose. I believe in your ability to heal, change, and move forward. I believe you hold the answers you seek within, sometimes it just requires support to unpack.

-Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy. Trained at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Kansas State University's School of Family Studies, and The University of Chicago School of Medicine, Clinic Founder Rob Gellman has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years, and was a professor at Adler University from 2008-2011. He is a regularly invited speaker with local mental health agencies and national conferences. A recognized expert on families coping with chronic illness, infidelity, and the training of therapists and physicians, Rob's clinical practice is diverse, helping adults, children, couples and families on the path to wellness. ***Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Distress, Infidelity, Sex Therapy, Young Couples, Depression, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, and Lifecycle Transitions.

I am a professional counselor who has worked in the mental health field for over fifteen years. I started in this field due to my compassion and commitment to help people. I have a great zeal for life and think that we should all be living life authentically! My philosophy towards mental health centers on my trust and belief in the human spirit. My dedication to you finding your truth is unparalled. I wholeheartedly believe that each client should be cared for, listened to, supported and feel important throughout counsel.