About

I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor with over 17 years of experience. I studied Clinical Social Work at UIC Jane Adams School of Social Work. I have the honor and privilege of providing mental health services to young adults, adults, families, and couples and working with children from 4-12 years of age. My counseling style focuses primarily on empowering clients to lead better lives and, in so doing, treating them with respect and dignity in a safe, supportive, encouraging, and warm space. My role as a therapist is to understand you as an individual, listen, provide a non-judgmental safe space, guide, advocate, advice, and educate those in need as they find their voices and healthier lifestyles, meeting them where they are at – believing that clients are the experts of their lives. I strive to establish rapport through understanding, honesty, and positive regard toward the individual while applying person-centered, person-in-environment theoretical orientations and motivational interviewing. You are here; you have taken the first courageous step on the path to building a healthier, responsible, joyful life. I could help you to succeed in this journey. I would love to start working with you and am happy to answer any questions you may have for me.