By evoking in-born positive qualities, such as courage, kindness, calm, and inner strength, clients notice the unhelpful habitual patterns of thoughts, emotions and beliefs that have been blocking these innate qualities from arising.
By evoking in-born positive qualities, such as courage, kindness, calm, and inner strength, clients notice the unhelpful habitual patterns of thoughts, emotions and beliefs that have been blocking these innate qualities from arising.
I am a body-based (somatic) therapist and integrate client-centered talk therapy in sessions. Since 2006, I have developed a style of therapy focused on integrating the mind and body through practices that evoke positive psychological qualities.
Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being
Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being
My experience in the Chicago-land area included work in Non-Profits, Hospitals, & Wilderness Programs before establishing WillisCC. I specialized with high risk adolescents addressing self-injury, gang involvement and drug use.
We will work towards your goals and build a trusting, safe environment that feels safe to share, grow, and thrive in. Therapy is not a race and everyone goes at a different pace, and we will take it at a pace that feels right for you.
We will work towards your goals and build a trusting, safe environment that feels safe to share, grow, and thrive in. Therapy is not a race and everyone goes at a different pace, and we will take it at a pace that feels right for you.
I prefer a non-directive, relational approach, which can help deepen understandings of relationships, communication, and yourself. I also enjoy bringing skills and other approaches into therapy to enhance understanding and growth.
Together, we will work to identify the root cause(s) of what brings you to therapy. This road can be tough at times, but my goal is to listen to you, be curious about your goals and help you forge a path forward into growth and healing.
Together, we will work to identify the root cause(s) of what brings you to therapy. This road can be tough at times, but my goal is to listen to you, be curious about your goals and help you forge a path forward into growth and healing.
I do not to use 'cookie-cutter' approaches, rather I value my clients as individuals and appreciate their uniqueness. Becaue of this belief, I like to actively engage with my clients, creating a collaborative environment towards goals and solution.
We'll explore how you feel about yourself, your relationships with others, and any stresses in your life. We will explore topics including healthy boundaries, coping skills , self esteem, relationships, and burnout.
We'll explore how you feel about yourself, your relationships with others, and any stresses in your life. We will explore topics including healthy boundaries, coping skills , self esteem, relationships, and burnout.
I'm a goal-oriented therapist who works from a whole person perspective. I want to hear about all the areas of your life to identify where things are intersecting and where growth can happen. I mix in humor to balance the heavy and light.