build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.
build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.
I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.
Many of my clients are the children of immigrants, like myself. I enjoy helping people explore their own culture and gaining a better sense of their values. I understand how cultural issues can impact mental health and I have ways to help.
Many of my clients are the children of immigrants, like myself. I enjoy helping people explore their own culture and gaining a better sense of their values. I understand how cultural issues can impact mental health and I have ways to help.
I enjoy using active techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I also enjoy using techniques aimed at helping you increase your awareness and acceptance, such as mindfulness. I am practicing under supervision by Rebecca Fitzgerald, LCPC.
Together, we will explore the impact of lifelong experiences and ways to live than survive in the ever-changing world.
Together, we will explore the impact of lifelong experiences and ways to live than survive in the ever-changing world.
My theoretical framework is integrative which includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).
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.
Our work may include a focus on how to build resilience by developing coping skills, processing current/past trauma, learning to manage and relieve uncertainty about the unknown, and letting go of those old narratives that no longer serve you.
Our work may include a focus on how to build resilience by developing coping skills, processing current/past trauma, learning to manage and relieve uncertainty about the unknown, and letting go of those old narratives that no longer serve you.
I like to use stories about others' experience, or even my own, to relate to what we're trying to describe or process. I don't mind self disclosing if I know it can help you. I prefer a shared and connected experience. No hierarchy.