Therapists in Cicero, IL

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with several years of professional experience working with individuals as they navigate life transitions, self-exploration, heal from trauma, and repair relationships. I identify my therapeutic style as compassionate and non-judgmental, using a calming presence to begin the healing process. I am bi-cultural and I provide services from a culturally informed lens. Throughout my career, I have learned the impact of trauma that rears in many forms. I understand how trauma and chronic stress impacts the person self-concept as well as, their mind and body.

I am a queer therapist that finds meaning working with individuals with histories of trauma, complex family dynamics, and those in toxic relationships with themselves and others. I also work with LGBTQ couples and mixed neurotype couples who want to explore open relationships, polyamory, and how to feel more connected and safer with their partners. My role as a therapist is to help my clients understand the symptoms that once protected them from trauma with the wisdom and compassion of your present self and encourage them to feel confident while you practice new skills to look ahead.

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. I know it's frustrating when you feel like you aren't on the same team or how sad it feels when you second-guess if you made the right choice when you said “I do.”