Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois, Florida, and Massachusetts. I earned a Master of Social Work degree in Advanced Clinical Social Work in Independent Clinical Practice and Health Care Specialization from Aurora University in 2016. I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and received my CADC in 2021. I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, perfectionism, grief, loneliness, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and substance abuse. View 7 Photos
I use evidence-based practices such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Talk Therapy, DBT Informed Therapy Skills, Exposure Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
I want to help people who suffer from mental health and substance use disorders by providing them with compassion, empathy, and evidence- based therapy to help promote resilience, self-compassion, and improve their emotional well-being.
Qualifications: | Aurora University |
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Academic Suffixes: | LICSW, LCSW, CADC, MSW |
Expertise: | Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders, Grief, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD |