Education & Experience

I earned my Undergraduate degree in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University, and then went on to earn my Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago. In undergraduate school I started gaining experience through an internship with the Department of Children and Family Services where I gained a wealth of knowledge around breakdowns in family systems and the impact of ruptured attachments. I am also so grateful to have grown up in a family that found value in giving and serving the community, so my desire to help others started from a very young age. In graduate school I had two internships where I gained experience in providing psychotherapy and community support to various populations, including at an Adolescent Substance Abuse Agency where I developed a passion for engaging youth and adults in the community. Following graduate school I worked in the Renal Dialysis Unit at Northwestern Hospital, supporting Individuals experiencing Renal Failure as well as their loved ones. Most recently, I worked with families formed through adoption for ten years with a focus on Adoptees with behavioral and emotional issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, identity issues, grief and loss, and parent support. I have provided clinical supervision for six years and find a lot of joy in helping new Clinicians hone their skills. I am a trained in EMDR, a Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) Practitioner, and have formal training in Level 1 Theraplay® In my personal life, I am married and a mom of two elementary school aged children. I enjoy being outside in nature, and reading on the couch. I love to travel and experience new things, and I have found that physical exercise is one of the most impactful ways I manage my own mental health.