Focus: Individual psychotherapy related to eating disorders, addiction, trauma & loss, identity development, mood regulation, perfectionism, and life transitions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) who enjoys working with adults and young adults with emotional challenges that undermine their capacity to feel confident and successful. I joined Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics in 2014 and am the Director of Clinical Development. I earned my Doctor of Psychology in 2007 from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and I have 15+ years of experience working in multiple treatment settings.

My approach to psychotherapy begins with developing a trusting, collaborative relationship. Throughout therapy, I support each individual in deepening their self-awareness within a therapeutic space where they can reflect on their choices and actions.

I work with each client to explore their hopes and set intentions for their future. In this context, I believe in the importance of strengthening self-agency and empowerment. With compassion and shared curiosity with my clients, I encourage and challenge each individual to make changes that support personal growth and recovery.

Outside of my professional work, I love to travel, spend time with my niece, watch movies, ice-skate and I am an ambitious cyclist. I enjoy biking to work and am an avid Peloton rider.