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Today is February 22, 2025
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Oak Park, IL
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, parental divorce, making friends, or challenges that come with an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Are you a young adult experiencing a life transition, relationship difficulties or grief and loss? If so, psychotherapy can help. My goal is not to provide strategies that simply lead to short term relief, but to work with you or your child to reduce symptoms quickly, while creating long-lasting change- a process that I believe only occurs in the context of a safe and trusting relationship. I am passionate about working with children, teens, parents and young adults, and approach therapy with curiosity, warmth, and patience. I ground my work in psychodynamic theory and neuropsychology, and am honored to take part in your journey towards healing, repair and relief. In addition to therapy, I have expertise conducting neuropsychological assessments, which are intended to answer complex questions related to ADHD, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder and more. Testing will not only answer your questions, but provide you with thoughtful, individually-tailored recommendations about what to do next.
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English | español Relationships are complex and, at times, challenging to navigate. Life responsibilities, societal expectations, unexpected life events, work-related stress, and other variables can significantly impact our relationships, romantic, family, and even ourselves. As a marriage and family therapist and systemic thinker, I understand that the presenting issues my clients bring to the therapy space are far beyond symptoms, and some other elements and variables influence our emotional well-being. With the help of an experienced marriage and family therapist, you can gain more clarity in your life. View 3 Photos I aim to establish a secure and safe relationship with you and yours to allow me to team with you and partner for change in your life. My approach to therapy is relational, systemic, and emotionally focused. I look at individuals from the context of family, social, and other systems in which they exist to understand and address challenges. It will be a humbling experience to help you in your journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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My ideal client or couple is seeking mental health support regarding past trauma(s), depression/anxiety, workplace stressors, relationship/sex/intimacy issues, family issues... basically anything that is impacting their ideal functioning. They want to process and put forth work towards therapeutic goals to improve their daily functioning. They may be POC, LGBTQIA+, parents, high performing professionals, etc. Most importantly, they are ready and willing to participate in sessions to work towards their healing. I utilize a person-centered & eclectic approach to truly customize an effective experience. I come with over 10 years of direct clinical practice & training in CBT, DBT, Narrative & Talk Therapy, Sex Therapy, Anger Management & Motivational Interviewing. I am a Black woman (wife and mother) who is member of the LGBT+ community and Sex/Kink Positive. I believe in developing strong rapport with my clients so that they can have a safe place to share intimate details that may impact their journey towards healing. My greatest passion is empowering others to develop and evolve into the self that they wish to become. If you would like to start your journey with me, please schedule a session today!
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I would love to support you in your effort to face life's challenges and thrive in the midst of them. Clients tell me they appreciate my ability to support their self-acceptance and efforts to change in tandem. I have experience working with people to manage stress, anxiety, depression and OCD symptoms, figure out how to heal and create boundaries, how to live in light of their values, and improve their sense of peace. I am a clinician who has experienced many of these challenges myself, so it's a joy for me to walk alongside you through this work. View 4 Photos I can help you identify your values and barriers to thriving, improve your skills, and deepen your connections with others. I enjoy seeing both couples and individuals because I get to understand our needs as humans better through these different approaches. I am dedicated to being trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and purposefully decolonizing. My perspective is shaped by training and experience with ACT, CBT, DBT, CPT, EFT and Polyvagal Theory. Prior experience includes residential treatment and PHP/IOP group therapy. Outside of therapy I am a parent of 3, have been an artist and business owner, and value creating community in my neighborhood.
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Is your anxiety or fear getting in the way and preventing you from engaging in your relationships in healthy ways? Approaching your struggles from a systemic and antiracist lens, we will work together to uncover some of the contexts in which you may have learned to relate to others, and how your own family of origin stories and experiences continue to shape how you communicate and work through conflict. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and passionate about working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families of all formations. View 4 Photos Working together, we will approach your therapeutic journey from a person-centered approach, meaning your story and experiences will determine our dialogue and what you wish to work on. I am committed to facilitating a climate where you feel safe, seen, and accepted. In working together, we’ll create a space for you to show up as your true, authentic self. We are all fragile beings trying to navigate our days. If you feel like it’s time to let someone in and to help process, it would be my privilege to sit alongside you to better understand what you are going through. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in working together, and I will respond promptly to schedule an appointment.
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As a therapist who lives with ADHD, I understand and feel the challenges of life from the point of view of a neurodivergent individual. There are so many difficulties we face every day, and we are not born knowing how to use coping skills and tools to manage them. As a result, the path you’ve been on may be scary, but I want you to know that you are not alone! This is where I come in. I am a trauma-informed therapist that specializes in working with adolescents and adults who experience ADHD, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence, and sexual assault, or are in need of crisis intervention. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused-CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I use an eclectic approach to therapy since everyone is unique and what works for someone else may not work for you. You are the most important member of this treatment team! When you work with me, I will meet you where you are currently, and help guide you through the process of learning to use skills and tools you may already have but never learned how to use. My goal as your therapist is to validate. Together, we will discover new ways to tackle the difficulties you have experienced. I look forward to meeting you on journey.
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Are you and your partner at a crossroads in your relationship? Does it feel like the two of you speak different languages? Are you tired of arguing and feeling misunderstood? If this sounds like you, I am ready to help you get back on track with your relationship. Recognizing that you need help is the first step to healing and I commend you for taking this step. My passion is helping couples learn to reconnect through better communication and increase the level of intimacy and trust within the relationship. When working with clients, I utilize Attachment Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With 20+ years of community mental health experience I bring a wealth of experience and education to my work. I have a certificate for 40-hours of Domestic Violence. You can find out more about my work at www.therapyoakpark.net. I look forward to providing the help you need to overcome your challenges.
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Do you struggle in your relationships with those you care about? Do you find yourself getting really frustrated, even doubting yourself when talking to your family or friends? You may worry about being judged, and find it difficult to trust people. Struggling to cope can lead to feeling anxious, depressed, or even having panic attacks. When we feel overwhelmed, and frequently second guess what we do and say, it makes all of life's challenges so much harder. If you have grown up in a dysfunctional family, with an alcoholic, mentally ill, or abusive parent, it can leave you struggling to feel in control in relationships. Looking at how past situations and relationships impact how we view ourselves, and events in the present is helpful for making positive changes. Through interactive and insight-oriented therapy, I can help you understand your reactions, and seek alternatives to your negative thinking, and mistaken beliefs you have about your self and others. I provide coping strategies for you to address your anxiety, increase assertiveness and self-confidence. I'd like to help.
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Does anxiety, frustration, anger, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and confidential space to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems. My work is informed by Polyvagal, Attachment and IFS (Internal Family Systems) theory. My approach is strength-based. We work together to identify and change self-defeating behaviours so that you don't remain stuck interpreting the present in light of your past. When something in your life challenges your ability to live deeply and fully, therapy is helpful. Life presents many challenges and finding the right support when you need it can make a huge difference. We all have the capacity to live with more clarity, connectedness and joy, and it's my pleasure to assist in enabling that.
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Starting on a course of healing takes courage, but it is one of the most rewarding things we can do for ourselves. We have all been hurt at different times, and those hurt parts of ourselves are very grateful when we give them some loving attention and start the healing process. We unconsciously create blocks to our own health, but we can also learn to gently release those blocks. We are actually hard-wired for loving ourselves, believe it or not, even those parts we don't like, are afraid of, or are embarrassed about, and that self-love is healing. Therapy is not an instant process, but is very worthwhile. Having received a tremendous amount of healing myself, I love helping others in that same process. I specialize in anxiety, grief, LGBTQ issues, and body-mind connection. My main form of therapy is Internal Family Systems Therapy, a psycho-spiritual method that is completely non-judgmental, kind, respectful, and effective. Also Emotional Freedom Technique. Once you decide to consider therapy, there is the process of choosing a therapist. It is important that there be a good fit between client and therapist. To help you decide that if there might be a fit, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can get a feel for me and ask all your questions.
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As your therapist, I want to support you in creating greater satisfaction in your relationships with yourself and others. I'm a first-generation and multicultural therapist so topics related to culture and identity are important to my practice. In therapy, I cultivate a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic space that allows us to explore the broadness of who you are, understand how you've come to develop your values and see how your strengths can bring you closer to the version of life you want to live in. I draw from strength-based and evidence-based therapeutic methods that believe we already have the tools needed for growth. Anxiety, self-esteem, identity, sexuality, and intimacy are among a few topics we work through. I specialize in working with pre-teen, teenaged, and emerging adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I'd love to be there for you along this journey of growth. Reach out and let's talk about it!
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