Personal Statement

I believe therapy is about safety and empowerment. I understand the courage it takes for teens and young adults to confront the unique challenges in this stage of life. My clients know they have a safe space to explore difficult issues. I seek to empower my clients as they discover new coping skills and work toward growth and healing.

Interpersonal relationships play a significant role in the health of a client. Deepening family bonds reinforces social interaction and helps navigate complex relational boundaries. Working collaboratively with families in the therapy process can lead to new bridges of understanding in the home.

Adolescence and emerging adulthood are characterized by profound emotional, cognitive, and physiological growth. Unfortunately, many people feel alone in this journey – even though their peers are often feeling the same way. I treat many of the struggles that emerge during this time period: ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, substance abuse, career and social anxiety, perfectionism, impulse management, family relationships, and identity development struggles.

Although I utilize evidence-based treatment for these issues, I believe therapy is also more than symptom management. I have a passion for helping these individuals connect with their social support, develop a sense of purpose, and experience healthy identity development.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Asperger's
  • Autism
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Panic Attacks
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Focusing
  • Gestalt
  • Integration of different therapy models
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Sand Play
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Family
  • Group

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Out Of Network

Years in Practice

4 years

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 178012835 IL 2017

Certifications

Name Year
National Certified Counselor (NCC) 2016

Education

School Degree Major Year
Wheaton College MAClinical Mental Health Counseling2016

Languages

  • English

Office Address


Alcorn & Allison Clinical Associates

Alcorn & Allison Clinical Associates

460 N. Main Street, Suite 205

Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

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