I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor . "I practice from the approach that I want to see my client's improve their lives, no matter the presenting issue. I have years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families from many different backgrounds and feel that it is important to remember that each client, couple, and family have different goals of counseling and require an individualize therapeutic plan to fit their needs." I earned my Bachelors Degree from North Central College, and my Masters in Clinical Counseling from National Louis University. I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC.) I am a certified ACE personal trainer, also a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, and have completed ACE Nutritional Specialist program. I use my training to treat the whole person, both physical health and mental health. I feel that it is important for a person to focus on their wellness during their counseling journey.
I have been in private practice for over 8 years and has previous experience working at hospitals, where I provided psychological assessments and determines the appropriate level of care for patients seeking services. In the past I have worked in non-profit outpatient settings, along with a Therapeutic School which was a training site for psychology professionals. I use my years of experience in different sectors of the counseling field everyday in my practice.
I specialize in working with individuals that are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitional and adjustment disorders. I practices with a client centered approach to therapy, using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and dialect behavioral therapy.
I specialize working with couples that have experience trauma, affairs, communication issues, and conflict resolution issues. I have extensive training in relationship counseling theories (Gottman) and have many years of experience working with couples.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Expats, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.010152
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Carla is thoughtful, attentive, and keeps me on track. It’s a big plus that she’s very sensitive to nuance and experience.
Written on May 05, 2024 after therapy with Carla for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
She is an amazing therapist and person! She's provided me with various immensely helpful ways to help with my anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and many other problems I've been facing. I would very highly recommend her!!
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Carla for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Carla is great, she took the time to listen to my needs and respond accordingly. She challenged me to think in ways that helped me improve.
Written on Feb 27, 2022 after therapy with Carla for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She challenges me at the right times it feels like, she has helped me define a skill set that truthfully addresses my anxiety while simultaneously validating the stressor itself. I've made progress because of her.
Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Carla for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Provides me with all the necessary coping skills I need to help deal with my anxiety
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Carla for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd