I am a Licensed School Social Worker in Illinois and have 16years of experience working with families. I have primarily worked in school settings and have also been a couple therapist in a military setting. I have worked with clients who are experiencing life issues revolved around anxiety, learning/school concerns, parenting concerns, as well as many more.
I like to meet a client where they are at, have conversations that lead to self-awareness. I am understanding and open to the process that people are working on or are currently facing. I like to work on ways to grow and set goals in order in have a healthy lifestyle. This step is so important because it means that you are taking the steps necessary to address any issue that you are experiencing.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Family problems, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149013538