I founded my private practice on the principle of helping others create the life that they want. Often times that means resolving past trauma or issues that stand in our way. Change can be a difficult process, but with someone who understands how change occurs and the pitfalls that can hinder change it is possible. Every one deserves to be the person they want and I am here to help you on your journey of change and healing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience which include counseling for individuals, couples, families, and adolescent in the Rockford and surrounding areas. I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois ten years after being widowed with five children at home. I am certified in gereatric counseling and EMDR. I specialize in bereavement both for couples, families, and individuals.

Everyone brings beauty & meaning to the world, but some people have trouble discovering it. I work with children, pre-teens, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Frequent mental health challenges for clients that I often work with include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, shame, stress, pornography addiction, & boundaries. I enjoy helping with parent-child interactions and communication & empowering clients to make positive changes. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & pull from many different, creative tools from a variety of theoretical orientations. I also offer Christian counseling.

TELEHEALTH SERVICES are NOW AVAILABLE with all clinicians at Restore Counseling & Recovery. We will work with you to set up the needed software. For over 25 years, I have committed my work to healing the personal and relational damage caused by substance abuse and addiction, emotional disorders, and relational discord. I draw on multiple treatment approaches - particularly systems theory, relapse prevention training, cognitive-affective-behavioral theory, and brief solution-focused theory - in restoring one's dignity and worth.