Explore grief, trauma, and work to gain an understanding of complex emotions and behaviors. You will gain self-compassion, learn to hear your own voice, and regain your ability to manage difficult emotions.
Explore grief, trauma, and work to gain an understanding of complex emotions and behaviors. You will gain self-compassion, learn to hear your own voice, and regain your ability to manage difficult emotions.
I use my extensive educational background, evidence-based practices, and humor in my sessions to balance the complex topics we navigate together.
Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being
Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being
My experience in the Chicago-land area included work in Non-Profits, Hospitals, & Wilderness Programs before establishing WillisCC. I specialized with high risk adolescents addressing self-injury, gang involvement and drug use.
Work together to process trauma-related and stressful experiences and help you (or your child) cope and gain more fulfillment in life. Living with a chronic condition and/or trauma can be painful and isolating. I hope to support your healing journey.
Work together to process trauma-related and stressful experiences and help you (or your child) cope and gain more fulfillment in life. Living with a chronic condition and/or trauma can be painful and isolating. I hope to support your healing journey.
I welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and ability statuses. I am BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based. Therapy is tailored for each client's developmental needs.
Our first sessions involve building a safe container for the therapeutic process & clarifying your goals. We get familiar with YOUR nervous system; your stressors and strengths. Many clients begin to feel more hopeful & capable within a few sessions.
Our first sessions involve building a safe container for the therapeutic process & clarifying your goals. We get familiar with YOUR nervous system; your stressors and strengths. Many clients begin to feel more hopeful & capable within a few sessions.
I take on a collaborative approach that incorporates neuroscience, attachment, and trauma-informed resources. I'm committed to authentically connecting with you, and being "in the trenches" with you when life gets overwhelming.
highlight how you're doing the best you can with the skills you have, as well as identify achievable goals to help you build a life that feels meaningful to you.
highlight how you're doing the best you can with the skills you have, as well as identify achievable goals to help you build a life that feels meaningful to you.
that I blend styles and treatment modalities. Our sessions will likely combine "going with the flow" of what you would like to talk about, with how to acquire additional tools and perspectives to help you achieve your goals.