confront and challenge dysfunctional attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. We will address such areas as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and law enforcement, military/veteran and LGBT issues.
confront and challenge dysfunctional attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. We will address such areas as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and law enforcement, military/veteran and LGBT issues.
I work to fit your individual needs by using several solution focused and trauma informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. I am looking for clients who are ready to take tangible steps towards change and personal growth.
Explore grief, trauma, and work to gain an understanding of complex emotions and behaviors. You will gain self-compassion, learn to hear your own voice, and regain your ability to manage difficult emotions.
Explore grief, trauma, and work to gain an understanding of complex emotions and behaviors. You will gain self-compassion, learn to hear your own voice, and regain your ability to manage difficult emotions.
I use my extensive educational background, evidence-based practices, and humor in my sessions to balance the complex topics we navigate together.
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.
I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I have a down-to-earth style that is balanced by an ability to be direct when needed. Sometimes, people need more than reassurance and support in therapy. Sometimes they need someone to tell what they need to hear, even when it's tough.
I help people travel to the depths of their past to bring old patterning to the light to effectively evaluate and either let go or let be. I coach people to find new and healthy patterns by increasing internal safety in create a life worth living.
I help people travel to the depths of their past to bring old patterning to the light to effectively evaluate and either let go or let be. I coach people to find new and healthy patterns by increasing internal safety in create a life worth living.
My approach is influenced by 14 years of providing cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma informed yoga thus I will help you increase awareness while stabilizing before working through trauma.