Therapists » Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
I earned a master's degree in clinical counseling from Northwestern University and pursued counseling because my life experience put me in a unique position to help people overcome difficult circumstances in their lives. Since childhood, I've endured ceaseless adversity that's made it essential to have a safe place to explore my past, present and future. The gift of counseling was the beginning of my healing journey and the first time, in a long time, I'd felt hopeful. After over a decade in corporate America, it became clear that my passion is to provide those who are struggling access to the same opportunity for personal growth. I don't believe in a client and counselor hierarchy. I prefer to think of us as fellow travelers on separate, yet similar, journeys to attain a balance of purpose, pleasure, mastery and autonomy. My specialty is unique lived experience combined with robust education and a distinctive ability to relate to the struggle. Stepping outside one's comfort zone is an important, and universal, factor in personal growth- but it's intimidating. Seeking counsel from an unbiased clinician, who is removed from the chaos, often helps to foster the self-awareness necessary to create healthy, sustainable change. I look forward to working with you.
Qualifications: | Northwestern University |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, LPCC, NCC, CDCA |
Expertise: | Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Cancer, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Life Transitions, Men |