I graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in Washington, DC in 2003 with a specialty in child and family psychology. I moved to the Chicago area to complete my internship with Advocate Family Care Network and the Childhood Trauma Treatment Program. During the course of my graduate studies, I was also trained by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) in the application of Applied Behavioral Analysis. I have had the wonderful opportunity to complete trainings in a broad range of settings including schools, hospitals, and forensic settings. Currently, I am pursuing yoga teacher training and exploring the realm of yoga therapy in order to provide scientifically supported treatments that integrate the mind and body (an important component of anxiety treatment). I have been providing mental health services since 1997 and have been working in private practice since 2005.

My practice is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families. My specialty is in child and adolescent anxiety disorders, particularly Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder and trauma. I also have extensive experience in treating depression, self-esteem issues, parenting issues, ADHD, and behavioral disorders. I offer ongoing social skills groups for elementary and middle school aged children to help them improve their peer relations, self-esteem, and social adaptability. I will also be offering yoga therapy groups for children and adolescents with anxiety and/or depression. In addition, I enjoy working with adolescents and college-aged individuals, to assist in their growth and development, as they take on adult roles.