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About Me:

Being a human is messy and complex. I believe learning to live with our own thoughts and internal narratives is an ongoing journey.

I completed my undergrad degree at the University of Rochester. I completed a Master’s in Counseling Psychology at the Family Institute at Northwestern University in 2013.

I aim to be nonjudgmental in my role as a therapist. My goal is not to “fix” you. I don’t think humans are broken. We live in a system that is broken and often pushes people into operating from survival mode.

I believe psychotherapy is a space that can assist us in slowing down; a space where we can be authentic, sort through our present, unpack our internal dialogue, learn from our past, determine what we value today, and build new patterns.

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Originally from New York State, I have years of experience in practicing acceptance of unpredictable weather. I continue to ride the rollercoaster of hope and disappointment with Chicago restaurant attempts to copy New York style pizza. I sustained a stroke and a TBI in my 20s. This taught me the value of finding and holding possibility where we can in our lives.

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy coffee, running, weight lifting, and my dog Waffles.

I’ve been told I’m more emapthic than ChatGPT.

Therapy is not a place to perform.

I don’t think therapy is about getting the “A” or the “excellent”. I approach therapy as an ongoing collaborative process. I view my role as helping you decide what narrative you choose to write for yourself. I will support and challenge you in experimenting with new patterns and viewpoints.

The context we live in matters.

The systems we live and operate in on a macro level impact our life and functioning on a micro level. You are human, not crazy, for being impacted by these systems.

Although I consider myself to be an ally, I realize the privileges I hold in my identity as a cisgender white woman and in working as a therapist. I am trained in the practice of psychotherapy and you are the expert on your own life.

I respect the humility and courage that it takes to start therapy.

Let’s talk fit.

I am licensed to practice in AZ, IL, IN, MA, MI, and WI.

Please feel free to reach out to me. I am happy to schedule a brief 10-15 minute phone conversation to explore working together.