I am a passionate yet pragmatic individual who brings a person-center, trauma-informed approach to the therapeutic relationship with each person I encounter. In my 22 years of practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have worked with persons struggling with anxiety, depression, inter-personal relationship struggles, life challenges including grief, addictions and complex trauma. I believe in unconditional positive regard for each person I encounter and support their journey to discovering their strengths using a solution focused approach, as well as journaling and coloring. Additionally I am a certified, advanced addictions counselor with over 25 years of experience. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, First responder issues, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149010064
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I’m fairly new in my session with Dea. However, the few sessions I’ve had with her thus far have been great. I feel like I can be vulnerable and open with her. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me thru these sessions. She’s been great!
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Dea for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She listens and offers insightful responses and prompts.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Dea for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dea is caring but firm in what she says. I trust her counseling.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Dea for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I love that my therapist has religious beliefs . Therefore my eyes was open immediately . Life is on core belief and it completely open my heart it the path towards righteousness.
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Dea for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Love her! I only had one video chat with her but she messages me and checks on me alot! She genuinely cares for her patients!!!!
Written on Apr 15, 2023 after therapy with Dea for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Dea is great! I feel like she really works with me to grow
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Dea for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem