If someone waved a magic wand and all your problems disappeared, what would your
life look like? What would you start doing—or finally stop doing?
You don’t have to hide the fact that you’re human. You don’t have to pretend you don’t
struggle. We all have patterns that can keep us stuck—and also have the capacity to
change them. My goal is to help you understand those patterns with curiosity, not
judgment, and begin moving toward a life that feels meaningful to you.
I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), women’s issues, and depression. I’m
especially drawn to working with individuals who identify as “perfectionists”—those
who hold themselves to incredibly high standards while often feeling like it’s still not
enough.
My work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-
based approach rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Together, we’ll build skills
like mindfulness and self-compassion to help you relate differently to difficult thoughts
and emotions—so they have less control over your life. From there, we focus on
increasing psychological flexibility and taking meaningful action, even when things feel
hard. I also tailor my approach by integrating other evidence-based strategies based on
your needs.
I hold a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Midwestern
University’s APA-accredited program, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from
Illinois State University. Before becoming a counselor, I spent over 15 years working in
the medical field, which continues to shape how I understand and support my clients.
Outside of my work, you’ll usually find me in my garden, walking my dogs, getting lost
in a good book, at an ice hockey rink, or doing anything that lets me be outside and
connected to nature.