Bio:
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Maybe you’ve tried to white-knuckle your way through it, or maybe things have gotten to a point where daily life feels overwhelming. I combine a warm, down-to-earth style with proven approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS. Together, we’ll work on understanding the “why” behind your patterns, and learning tools that bring relief. Whether this is your first time to therapy or your hundredth, I am excited to support you, challenge you when it’s helpful, and remind you that healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, and it starts right where you are.

Areas of clinical specialty: transgender/GNC care, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, OCD, aggression, suicidality, self injury and harm reduction, emerging adulthood, chronic mental illness, LGBTQIA+.

Experience:
My career has centered on bringing and strengthening services for those most in need. I have been working for our community for over 13 years in various ways. During my time with Lurie Children’s Adolescent Care and Chicago House TransLife Care, I focused on helping trans/GNC Chicagoans access care both for their transition needs and everything else life brought their way. We provided legal, housing, food, clothing, and medical care to all, regardless of citizenship status or identity. At Astoria Rehabilitation and C4, my work focused on supporting high-need adults with developmental delays. We have the privilege of working with individuals at their most vulnerable, which means we need to be responsible caretakers of that trust.
I believe cultural humility is an absolute essential to be a good therapist. Our clients are the experts of their lives, and so much of their growth comes from learning and claiming that. All of my training and skills are meant to amplify their natural strengths and support them in their low moments. I believe that, to be a competent therapist, we must always reflect on how we show up in session and how we ensure our clients remain centered in all care.