My Approach
It takes courage to seek support from a therapist, which is why I work to create a space that is safe and affirming for my clients to be and explore who they are. I operate from a place of anti-oppression and radical empathy, and I believe you are the expert of your own life. Therapy should be a collaborative process that fosters growth, so I partner with clients to find opportunities to become the most authentic version of themselves, live a meaningful life, and achieve their goals.
I specialize in working with adolescents & young adults (ages 10-30),and my approach is grounded in the belief that relationships can promote healing. I utilize a variety of therapy modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I know that our pain and suffering can also live in our bodies, so I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens and may incorporate mindfulness techniques in our work together.
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Treatment Specialties
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Services Provided
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Education
Master of Social Work, The University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration
Master of Education, University of Missouri, St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts, DePaul University -
Experience
I have experience working with adolescents (10-25) and young adults (ages 26-35), as well as coordinating with caregivers of clients under 18, in a private practice and school setting. I hold a Trauma-Informed Certificate from The University of Chicago’s Crown School of Social Work, Policy & Practice, have attended trainings in Restorative Justice, and continue to seek opportunities for anti-racist education and action in my work.
Prior to my experience in the mental health field, I worked with at promise youth in education for almost a decade as a fifth grade teacher and nonprofit professional. Through that work, I learned the importance of collaborating with children and adolescents, families, community stakeholders, and systems in order to create pathways to expanded opportunity, particularly in our most marginalized communities.
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Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield (excluding Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance and HMO plans)