I am licensed in Illinois (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) with 9 years of experience working directly with clients. I have worked in private practice and hospital settings with a very wide variety of populations. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & depression. My approach is broadly cognitive-behavioral with a particular emphasis on mindfulness-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have personal experience in the performing arts so I do understand some of the unique concerns of artists as well. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Education: MS in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Men's issues, Personality disorders
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.015153
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Ross listens more than he talks... which is what I needed.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Ross for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very attentive and a good listener. Also really calm and has provided some good exercises to help with my anxiety
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Ross for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
ross has been great with listening and helping me through a difficult time
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Ross for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great Listener
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Ross for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Ross has helped me a great deal over the past 4weeks , very patient and understanding.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Ross for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues
He has worked with me in order to understand myself and what I am going through.
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Ross for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
