I focus on emotion identification. Learning to name what you feel is the first step in learning how to cope with emotions. This is how you learn to move with and through emotions rather than fight against them.
I focus on emotion identification. Learning to name what you feel is the first step in learning how to cope with emotions. This is how you learn to move with and through emotions rather than fight against them.
I use a person centered approach with a focus on strength identification and development of coping skills. Feeling heard, connected, and motivated leads to personal growth.
We will accomplish the the goals that you set forth for your therapy. The therapy is for your growth, benefit and to help live a more satisfying and peaceful, productive and meaningful life
We will accomplish the the goals that you set forth for your therapy. The therapy is for your growth, benefit and to help live a more satisfying and peaceful, productive and meaningful life
I use a combination of therapeutic styles including cognitive-behavioral methods, interpersonal and relational approaches and mindfulness in a collaborative approach to meet client needs and goals
Work towards your values and what you want to get out of therapy. Some people come to therapy to talk about every day stress. Others need a space to grieve or to work through life experiences. I am here for what YOU need.
Work towards your values and what you want to get out of therapy. Some people come to therapy to talk about every day stress. Others need a space to grieve or to work through life experiences. I am here for what YOU need.
When you or your child work with me, I use a creative approach so that therapy can be fun and productive! For example, is your interest in video games, music, art? We can use that in therapy!
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.
Together, we address feelings of overwhelm and the struggle to prioritize self-care. By understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their emotions and thoughts, we explore triggers and learn effective techniques for feeling better.
Together, we address feelings of overwhelm and the struggle to prioritize self-care. By understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their emotions and thoughts, we explore triggers and learn effective techniques for feeling better.
I incorporate principles of the polyvagal theory that shows how the nervous system plays a big role in what we are feeling both physically and emotionally and how to keep ourselves from getting stuck in the fight or flight or freeze state.