I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker living in Chicago and licensed to provide psychotherapy across the state of Illinois. I became a therapist because of my own experiences in therapy and believe in the positive impact it can have. As a queer and neurodivergent person, I also know that therapy often does not have these identities in mind. Because of this, I strive to create a therapeutic space that is supportive of queerness, neurodiversity, and of all marginalized identities. I believe that therapy can be a radical space of healing from the pain afflicted by our society.

I grew up in an evangelical Christian environment and went through a painful deconstruction process through college and early adulthood. I now hold spirituality with an open hand and connect to spirituality through nature, yoga, reading tarot, journaling, and engaging in community. I honor each person’s individual spiritual experiences and journeys, including no connection to spirituality at all.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in Chicago Public Schools as a teacher of the visually impaired and school social worker. In these positions I became increasingly interesting in collaborating with students’ parents, which lead me to my love of working with adults. I first worked as a therapist at a group practice before starting my own private practice. In addition to providing therapy to adults, I also provide early intervention services for young children who are visually impaired and conduct developmental assessments for young children in foster care.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two dogs, watching TV, reading, doing yoga, and exploring local parks.

Education and Licensure

Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Illinois State University (2016)

Master of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago (2021)

Master of Science in Education, Illinois State University (2024)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#149.028863)

IFS Institute Level 1 (in progress)