I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist providing teletherapy to Illinois residents.

My clients describe me as warm and relatable with a good sense of humor.

why “grounded counseling”?

The word “grounded” has a couple of meanings.

One of the first skills I often teach private practice clients is called “grounding,” which you can read more about here. Grounding provides a sense of safety and stability. Grounding is a skill that is thousands of years old and rooted in Indigenous practices.

The word “grounded” also makes me think of “down-to-earth,” which is a good way to describe me.

services

• Individual Therapy for adults
• Clinical Supervision for MSW’s
• Mindfulness Training for workplaces and groups
• Freelance copywriting

clinical specialties

social justice orientation

In the therapy room, I have a duty to address the following in therapy sessions with my clients when indicated:

• cultural beliefs about mental illness and wellness
• your cultural and religious upbringing, and current relationship with them
• systemic oppression and its impact on your mental health, including…
  • ableism
  • anti-Blackness
  • capitalism
  • fatphobia
  • heteronormativity
  • homophobia
  • imperialism
  • patriarchy
  • racism
  • transphobia
• distinctive nature of your experiences based on intersecting identities
• role of gender socialization in expression of emotions, identity, and self-worth

I am human, imperfect, and forever in the process of unlearning. If I screw up and you have the emotional bandwidth to do so, please correct me.

personal life