ABOUT ME

I am a licensed social worker with a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. I received my MSW from the Loyola University of Chicago. My training began with the Perinatal Family Support Center at Evanston’s Women’s Hospital, providing support and case management for both inpatient and outpatient mothers. As a therapist, I have worked with a variety of clients including mothers, queer folks, medical residents, and people in other high stress careers or going through major life transitions. My clinical interests include perinatal mood disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, neurodivergence, grief, and life transitions.

I work from a psychodynamic perspective meaning that I believe your early life experiences have shaped who you are today. Having a greater understanding of your past can help inform your identity and your approach to what life throws at you today. My approach is one of authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration, taking elements from relational and attachment-based techniques. My aim is to create a safe space where you can explore your past, discover yourself, and develop new strengths.

THERAPEUTIC FOCUS: MATRECENSE & NEURODIVERSITY

Parenthood is a transformation of self that doesn’t end after that first birthday. It is an ongoing process that continues as new challenges arise and new revelations of self are discovered. For many, this transition is difficult, affecting your mood and anxiety levels, your coping skills, and your sense of self. We’re told that kids are ever-changing; I’m here to remind you that parents are, too. As our children grow and discover themselves, it has been my experience that we continue to do the same alongside them. This is particularly true of neurodivergent families.

My passion for this area comes from my own experience as a neurodivergent mother to a neurodiverse family. Discovering your child’s unique brain often leads parents to discover that they too may be divergent. Integrating this new information into your identity can be difficult and at times feel daunting given that the daily tasks of parenthood do not cease and much of your energy likely goes to support your child’s needs. Together we will create a space for you to explore this new part of your identity and how to incorporate the supports you need into your life. 

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