| Office: |
1 East Superior Street
Suite 310
Chicago, IL 60611
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| Phone: |
(312) 485-1215
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| Fax: |
(312) 988-4040
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| Pager: |
(312) 485-1215
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| E-mail: |
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| Profession: |
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
I view therapy as an opportunity for clients to make discoveries, find hope, and gain clarity through exploration. I support clients in gaining an increased level of self-awareness so that they may experience a more authentic self as they discover their strengths, gain insight into self-defeating patterns, and work toward self-acceptance. I encourage clients to explore how they create meaning from their personal experiences and help them each find their own answers. I believe each individual has the internal resources and the ability to live a fulfilling and authentic life.
I view the therapeutic relationship itself as an important component of the healing process. In my work with clients, I create an environment of safety, trust, and genuine connection. I encourage clients to give voice to their thoughts, help them feel heard, and gain perspective. I also work toward helping the client make connections between feelings and behavior.
At different points in life, many of us find ourselves "stuck." I collaborate with clients to help them identify barriers that keep them stuck and together we work to transition beyond them. If relevant, I also provide support in challenging self-defeating or distorted thoughts. Together we can work to help you move forward and toward your greater potential.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Relationship Issues
Grief/Loss
Self-esteem
Adjustment Disorder
Adoption Issues
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Child Abuse
Co-dependency
Depression
Divorce/Dissolution
Domestic Violence
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Infertility Issues
Infidelity
Life Transitions
OCD
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Sexual Abuse
Stress Management
Women's Issues
Incest
Bisexual Issues
Breast Cancer pre-vivors and survivors
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Family
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Existential/Humanistic
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
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| Education: |
M.Ed., DePaul University, Chicago, IL
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| License #: |
180006318 |
| License State: |
Illinois |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Training in Domestic Violence Prevention |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | Illinois Counseling Association | | American Counseling Association | | Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association | | Illinois Association of Couple and Family Counselors | | International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors |
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| Fee Schedule: |
$100.00 per 50 minute session. Initial session $120 per 60 minutes. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO
Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
CIGNA
CORPHEALTH
Humana
Magellan
Managed Health Network (MHN)
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
TRICARE
Coventry National Network
First Health, Guardian
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
It is recommended that each client become familiar with their insurance coverage, including deductible, maximum number of sessions per calendar year, and copay amounts. |
| Office Hours: |
By Appointment Only |
| Additional Comments: |
Extensive work with women in controlling, abusive or violent relationships, and children and adolescents suffering from grief, loss, sexual abuse, and attachment issues. |
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