I have over 25 years of experience working with adults, children/adolescents and families on issues such as anxiety, depression, family conflicts, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship conflict, maternal mental health, and developmental disorders.
I have over 25 years of experience working with adults, children/adolescents and families on issues such as anxiety, depression, family conflicts, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship conflict, maternal mental health, and developmental disorders.
I will work with you in a safe and comfortable environment to help you find your potential and self-worth so that you feel supported and empowered to live your best life. Therapy can help you make healthy and meaningful choices or changes in life.
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.
After building rapport, we'll build off your strengths and set up attainable goals for treatment. I am confident that we can find a way to help you cope with whatever challenges you may be experiencing, and I am here to support you in each step.
After building rapport, we'll build off your strengths and set up attainable goals for treatment. I am confident that we can find a way to help you cope with whatever challenges you may be experiencing, and I am here to support you in each step.
My work focuses on utilizing a strengths-based approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also use DBT and Solution-focused Therapy.
Explore your goals for yourself. Build capacity in areas where you need more skills Discuss what may have occurred throughout your past that could be causing your current reactions
Explore your goals for yourself. Build capacity in areas where you need more skills Discuss what may have occurred throughout your past that could be causing your current reactions
I will listen to you and support you as we explore your story. We will work through the therapeutic process together. I will also help provide insight to your situations. I will provide empathy and validation. I will also challenge you in some areas.
Explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and see where changes can improve concerns and ensure clients are living in alignment with their values.
Explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and see where changes can improve concerns and ensure clients are living in alignment with their values.
I pair art therapy with evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and utilize traditional talk therapy with art therapy depending on a client’s needs and comfort level. If a client has no interest in art-making, that's ok too.