About
I believe that in the therapeutic relationship, the therapist is the professional but the client is the expert. It is through empowerment, understanding, and collaboration that people can best heal and reach their goals. My areas of expertise include mood disorders (i.e., depression and anxiety) and substance use disorders. I take a trauma-informed approach, respecting the differences in life experiences and resiliency that we all have. For therapy to be effective, there must be trust, openness, and authenticity. As therapy can be quite uncomfortable, and even painful, one must be willing to lean into the discomfort to find growth.
My practice is based largely on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches. I guide individuals as they practice identifying, challenging, and replacing unhealthy ways of thinking and behaving that have contributed to the development, and perpetuation, of their problems.
One of the most difficult things to do is to put our hand up and admit that we need help. Whether we are struggling with loneliness, sadness, or uncontrollable worry, it can be challenging to talk about the thoughts and the feelings we are experiencing and I respect the difficulty one faces in asking for help.
May you find peace, happiness, and wholeness.
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Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Male
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Self Esteem
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Years in Practice
5 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101Y00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
Credentials
- Master of Arts (MA)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Practice Locations
519 Rose Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016-3127
Phone Number: (907) 204-0715