About

As an individual therapist for over 10 years, my background combines psychodynamic understanding with cognitive-behavioral techniques and approaches. I specialize in helping my clients to make connections, and to better identify and understand the patterns of decisions and actions that can often have unwanted consequences on their lives. With this insight, they often have much greater success with breaking negative and harmful cycles in their lives and making more thoughtful decisions. More recently, I have guided my clients through the challenges of quarantine, helping them to identify effective ways to manage their moods and anxiety, to stay connected with others, and to stay informed with limited resources.

My strengths lie in being a warm, attentive, and empathic listener, ensuring that my clients feel heard, understood, and respected, and providing insights that help them to better understand themselves. I ensure that therapy remains focused on the client's goals, meets each client where they are at, and lets the client stay in control of the pace.

I look forward to getting to know you and providing you with support and understanding.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Coaching
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic

Years in Practice

3 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 103TC0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Psychologist
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Licenses

Name License Number State
Psychologist 071008898 Verify IL

Practice Locations

600 West Grand Avenue

Lake Villa, IL 60046

Phone Number: (847) 245-6337

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