Choosing a therapist you feel you can work well with is critical to successful treatment. I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic & trusting relational space in which you can explore your issues and concerns without fear of judgment. We will work together to help you develop greater self-understanding, foster close, connected relationships, uncover thought & behavioral patterns that interfere with happiness, master coping skills and achieve the emotional vitality necessary to a healthy, productive and satisfying life. In addition to excellent training, I also bring life experience, wisdom, curiosity and compassion into treatment.

I am passionate about working with women identified individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, stress, depression etc. I work best with individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives but are feeling "stuck". Using a gentle and collaborative approach, we will find ways to move past these road blocks and get you back to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life. My role is to walk alongside you as we discover more workable solutions. We may also explore how your past experiences, current thought patterns, relationship to your internal experiences, and cultural context influence how you are feeling.

Are you or your family facing obstacles to feeling happier? I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with 20+ years in the mental health field. I provide therapy to individual adults, young adults, and couples who are experiencing barriers to personal, relational, and professional fulfillment. I enjoy working with adults struggling with self-defeating thoughts, anxiety, dating, relationship issues, family-of-origin struggles, & varying degrees of trauma. I love helping couples who face a number of challenges. My goal is to help people to feel more connected, centered, and happier.

Sometimes we feel invisible to ourselves and within our social networks. It can be hard to express our needs and frustrations because we do not often get the opportunity to slow down and reflect on what we want for ourselves rather than what society or our families have taught us to prioritize, particularly when we come from immigrant family backgrounds which tend to favor the collective over the individual. I help people feel seen and heard and to develop a sense of their presence and impact in the world and within their most important relationships.

If you are feeling trapped and consumed by anxiety, an eating disorder, body image distress or OCD, I am a personable, compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who can help you take charge of your life again. I would feel privileged to provide you with a safe space and useful coping tools in a friendly therapeutic setting. Intense emotions and obsessive thinking often take us out of the present moment and slow our progress towards a life of passion, presence and purpose.

My approach tends to be heavily client-centered, strengths-based, and relational. I incorporate aspects of psychodynamic theories and mindfulness practices, with a focus on learned relational patterns and an understanding of how the challenges people face tend to operate within systems of power and oppression.

The ideal clients are somebody that are motivated to change important aspects of their lives. Usually, the clients look for help during certain situation in their lives that they do not find a satisfactory solution by themselves or in their immediate environment. The issues vary: lost of a loved ones, move out from the parent's house, emotional disease, anxiety disorder, marriage crisis, fears, getting promoted, among others. Self-knowledge is the first goal in psychotherapy, reduce their suffering, strength themselves and improve their self-esteem and resilience; and recover their capacity of love and work.

Julia works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relational conflict, or challenging life transitions. Julia utilizes a strength based and relational approach, and works with each client to determine a successful treatment plan. She sees the importance of holistically integrating all aspects of an individual’s life, such as culture, family origin, spirituality, relationships, and internal thoughts and emotions, to foster healthy growth. ​

There is no "one size fits all" method to therapy. I assist clients in identifying their strengths and weaknesses. There is no judgement, only acceptance. My clients will experience, kindness, empathy, and complete acceptance. I work with people of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. My practice treats issues of anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship and marital issues. I specialize in addictions, specifically substance use disorders and other addictive/ compulsive behaviors. Let me help you identify and improve the areas of your life that promote future personal and professional success.

I am a certified trauma therapist specializing in complex trauma and relational conflicts supporting individuals, couples, and families in the healing process, wellness, and growth. As an experienced therapist, I help clients to establish and restore healthy relationships with self and others. I believe that our innate need is to feel connected, be loved, accepted, validated, and understood. When we experience severe life stressors, traumatic events, life transitions, raptures in relationships, illness, or losses, it often makes us feel disconnected, alone, and deeply hurt. Healing starts with the courage to reach for help.

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Political Science and my Masters in Arts: Social Work from the University of Chicago. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have worked in many settings from community mental health and crisis intervention to victim advocacy. I am a trained medical/legal sexual assault advocate and a trained domestic violence counselor. I completed my psychology internship at the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School in a program in Asian Mental Health and Child Psychotherapy.

Do you feel anxious much of the time, overwhelmed, second guessing yourself, over analyzing and "not good enough?" The constant external stimuli and messages we receive lead us to many of these common thoughts and feelings. My goal as your therapist is to offer a warm, nurturing, and safe space that allows us to explore your relationship with yourself and others with compassion and understanding. I offer traditional talk therapy in addition to experiential modalities such as relaxation techniques, guided meditations, art therapy, and body awareness.

My style is interactive and collaborative. I bring my knowledge of psychological theories, and you bring information about your experiences, perceptions, and your understanding of your current situation. Together we will work on developing a common understanding of the key issue that brings you to therapy, and together we will set goals for our work together. I am drawn to theories that aim to understand how we experience our world in the here and now, and how we understand ourselves in relation to the important people in our lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice, with offices in Northbrook, Chicago, and Schaumburg. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples consciously resolve the obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space in which we can work collaboratively to explore the challenges you are facing. It is my goal to facilitate a supportive therapeutic relationship in which healing, insight and growth can take place.

Life can be difficult and all of us struggle at times. We deal with hardship, loss, pain, break ups, hurt, relationship turmoil, work/life balance, transitions, crisis, sadness, worry and difficulty managing intense feelings. We are also resillient. We all have the inherent ability to change and thrive. Each day offers an opportunity to learn from the past and fully immerse ourselves in the present. We offer the space and tools to learn and grow through collaborative, compassionate therapeutic relationships.

Hi. Come chat. I love what I do & will help you feel better. I’ve lived and trained in different countries & can help with multicultural issues, relocation, or if you're struggling with addiction, family, relationships, employment, disability, depression or abuse. If life has lost its meaning and you’re missing adventure, intimacy, greater self-expression and passion, let’s go. I’ve learnt that If you don’t talk about it, it won’t get better. I’m alternative, passionate, and kind. You’ll feel comfortable , talk about what matters to you most, and challenge thoughts and perceptions preventing you from getting out of your own way.

I specialize in treating the issues that arise from unresolved trauma or difficult life experiences. My goal is to support and empower my clients by using an integrative and collaborative stance, incorporating my background in psychodynamic psychotherapy with body-centered and mindfulness-based techniques. It is my hope that by equipping my clients with the skills to develop their own self-awareness, self-compassion, clarity, and peace, they can go on to experience more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, depressed, anxious, disconnected? When your mind tells you one thing, your heart another, and your body is in Timbuktu, it's easy to feel these things. I work with you to determine where you are, where you want to go and provide constructive options to get there. My approach is not specific to one, as I take from the psychological, counseling, spiritual, and substance abuse approaches I have been trained in and see what best fits you. I provide a safe environment where you can develop the knowledge and skills to move forward.

In my work with individuals recovering from addictions, eating disorders, co-dependency and trauma, I assess which modality (individual, group psychotherapy or family therapy) will help my clients achieve their goals most effectively. I work with parents in the areas of attachment, financial literacy, discipline, boundary setting & launching as well as, couples who are struggling with infertility.I believe a therapist actively participates in the relationship, in addition to observing the process and offering expertise.