ABOUT ME: I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than ten years of experience treating people with a wide variety of issues in many different settings. I have been in private practice for the last five years and am committed to helping individuals and couples enhance their quality of life with an approach that honors the mind, body and spirit.
My Areas of Competence Include: - Relationships - Self-Esteem, Self-Image, Self-Confidence - Gender Issues - Identity Issues - Trauma/Abuse Recovery
My work is founded in the relational model of psychodynamic psychotherapy which allows me to use the therapy relationship itself as a major instrument of change. I believe that maladaptive relational patterns developed early in life can interfere with one’s sense of personal well-being, ability to connect with others and fulfillment in life. These patterns can lead to and maintain clinical symptoms such as depression, disordered eating, anxiety or other behavioral difficulties. In my view, ther
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IN THE THERAPY SESSION:My style in session is flexible depending on what my clients' need in the moment. I am usually very actively engaged with my clients but I am also comfortable with silence. I try to be aware of when my clients need me to say something and when they need a moment to process something internally.
HEALTH PLAN PARTICIPATION: I am not currently on any insurance panels. Most insurance companies (except HMOs) will reimburse for my services but at a slightly lower rate than for an in-network provider.
PAYMENTS: Payments may be made by cash or check.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged for the session.
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SPOKEN:English
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CREDENTIALS: M.A. Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Clinical Psychology Licensed in the state of Illinois EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained - Level II
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