Therapists in Savoy, IL

My passion lies in building meaningful connections with clients of various ages, helping them through life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. From childhood to adulthood, I’m here to support you through the highs and lows, whether that is addressing trauma, managing everyday stressors, or celebrating the positives. I’m particularly dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for my clients, where they can feel respected, validated, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Your journey is uniquely yours, and I’m honored to walk alongside you as we navigate it together.

Figuring out our feelings and then how to handle them can be so tricky sometimes. Many of us are also doing the hard work of unpacking our own trauma and stopping the cycle of generational trauma. We are all trying our best, and I'm honored to be with my clients as they navigate through it. You are not alone, and therapy offers a safe, comfortable space for you to let it all out, for you to feel heard, and for you to learn and grow.

I specialize in helping adults who want to explore the impact of trauma and/or improve their relationships with themselves. My goal is to help develop a deeper understanding of the root causes of client issues in addition to addressing current symptoms. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and understand their experiences, to utilize their innate strengths, and to build relationships with themselves that are rooted in self-compassion. I believe strongly that the quality and fit of the therapy relationship is what allows for the greatest positive change for clients, especially when they have experienced relational trauma.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois and have 20+ years' experience working with adolescents, college students, adults, and families providing outpatient individual and group therapy. I have worked extensively in both community mental health outpatient environments and group private practice settings. I have my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Let’s be honest - life can get pretty messy. It’s full of things like change (ugh!), other humans and events out of our control. Maybe you're having a hard time, and you don't even know "why". Maybe your relationships are stressful. Maybe society’s “-isms” (racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, etc.) are affecting your well-being. In therapy you get to decide what is important! I get the honor of walking with you as we figure out how to help you cope, manage, grow or heal. As a queer person, I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ folx. I provide a safe & affirming space to explore all facets of yourself/your life.

Therapy is for everyone. Nothing is "wrong" with you for going to therapy. You don't have to wait for things to get worse before you seek help. You have been waiting for your problems to get "big enough" so you can justify going to therapy. Until now, you've been dealing with them on your own or by confiding in friends. Maybe what once helped you cope with starting a new school year or job transition is no longer enough. Perhaps your problems have become so overwhelming that it seems like there's no end in sight. You want something to change.

We do not have the power to change our past or the immediate world around us, but we can have the power to make changes and take control within ourselves. Our views and beliefs are greatly impacted by our experiences in life. I strive to help clients process these experiences, find meaning within them, and navigate current and future paths.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you felt prepared to deal with the stress of everyday life, traumatic experiences, or symptoms of depression and anxiety? It may seem like you have tried everything to take control back and don't know what else to do. You may feel like you struggle in every area of your life. It feels overwhelming, scary, lonely, and even hopeless at times.

I provide a warm space with unconditional positive regard. I use trauma informed interventions to help support my clients through complex experiences.

I believe we all have the capacity to change and grow. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to develop awareness and understanding of life experiences and provides guidance in facing the changes and challenges that can become overwhelming in our lives. It’s during these times that we can feel alone, misunderstood, and overwhelmed. I would be happy to partner with you to discover new strategies for healthy coping, challenge patterns of negative beliefs and behaviors, increase healthy relationships, and discover your strengths. I can help to provide support and resources that will lead to personal growth and fulfillment in life.

Do you have a child that struggles at school academically or behaviorally? I thrive in working with school-aged children (and their families) and assisting them in living their best life. I have spent my life working with youth in various contexts and have a "way" in working with youth that invites their true inner self to explode with greatness! I also work with adults as well and focus on transitional concerns, trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, and other adult life challenges!

Are you feeling out of control, overwhelmed, or unable to handle life's typical stressors? Has something really challenging or upsetting happened that is causing an inability to manage everyday life? Stress, transition and loss can cause low self esteem, difficulty in relationships, and feelings of being unable to manage day to day life. I aim to provide a safe space in which to process those stressors and learn to manage them in a healthy way.

We all go through tough times in our lives, times when we feel overwhelmed or lost, and when we need help to cope with it all and find a new path. I work with adults who are struggling with a wide variety of issues--parenting, adjustment issues, depression or anxiety, grief or loss, domestic violence, trauma and PTSD, and relationship issues just to name a few. I provide a safe, supportive, nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner thoughts, feelings and experiences and can rediscover what they need to feel happier and more at peace with their lives.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Masters Degrees in Social Work and Public Administration from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. I have experience in advocacy, case management, and inpatient settings where I worked with clients of all ages. I have worked with individuals coping with chronic mental illness, suicidal thoughts, substance use, depression, anxiety, survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault, and at-risk teens.

I enjoy working with a diverse population, in terms of age, gender,race,culture,and sexual orientation. I have been practicing for almost 40 years and use a strength-based interactive approach. I consider myself a generalist, but my specialties include working with trauma, eating disorders, couple and family relationships, and LGBT issues. My clients appreciate my directness and my sense of humor.

Are you experiencing persistent feelings of unhappiness, anger, fear, or a sense of being stuck? No matter what you do, you feel like you are never good enough. I specialize in working with individuals that identify as neurodivergent, those struggling with body image, and new parents or those experiencing parenting transitions. I believe that everyone has the ability within themselves to heal and find empowerment in their own lives.

Life is full of transitions and they can be extremely difficult. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged and like nothing will ever get better. Even when the transition is your choice - like a new job, going back to school or having a baby, it can feel like you will never settle into a new normal. That can be even more challenging when the transition is not your choice - like divorce, chronic illness, struggling with infertility, or trauma and loss. Transition can be even more overwhelming when it feels like you are going through it alone and don't have any support.

I am a graduate from the Master of Social Work program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It is my dedication and desire to provide inclusive and welcoming services, and to be able to offer a safe space for all individuals seeking to start (or return) to therapy. I would like to be able to support you in any way I can, to ensure that you are comfortable throughout your healing process. It is important that this is a judgment-free zone, so that we can fully focus on connecting so that we can work through whatever is heavy in your lives.

I have experience working as a therapist, life coach, business coach, and/or career coach. I can help with stress management, anxiety management, relationship & communication skills, and disability disclosure and/or accommodations. I understand the complexity of intersecting identities that many of us have (i.e. race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability status) and take a strengths based approach to your needs and your experience. I see my role as your partner and coach to support you through difficult times, complex situations while giving you skills and tools to further your growth as a productive member of society.