A bit more about me:
In the years before I pursued my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I gained professional experience in public accounting and pharmaceutical sales, and life experience as a stay-at-home-mom of four children (the most challenging job of them all, by far!).
It was my own experience of working with a counselor – first through the trial of postpartum depression, and then through the day-to-day challenges of modern womanhood – that reignited my desire to turn my personal passion for wellness into a full-time career.
I grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and left at 18, vowing never to return… and I currently reside in the western suburbs of Chicago with my husband and four young children. I understand in a visceral way that life takes unexpected turns, believe that God has a sense of humor, and have sworn to never say never again. When I'm not counseling, I make time to sing in a local cover band, “run” (slow jog), cook meals my children don’t appreciate, read, attempt far too many home improvement projects, and go out with my husband and friends. I also make time to watch trash tv and nap. Just keeping it real.
Specialized Training
I have a special interest in working with women with anxiety and depression in pregnancy and postpartum, and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I recently completed a course on birth trauma, which is so much more common than we ever acknowledge, and is a huge contributor to postpartum depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
I have also seen time and again that many of our problems in living impact and are impacted by our intimate partnerships. Therefore, I completed more than a year of advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, a framework that can be applied not only to couples but any important relationship (I’m looking at you, parenting!), including advanced trainings on infidelity, working with highly escalated couples, and EFT with the postpartum couple.