About Me
Women’s & Perinatal Mental Health Therapist in Chicago, Illinois
Top things to know about me:
I won’t pretend to know everything—you are the expert of your own experience.
I am not here to judge or tell you what to do. Therapy is about working together on a common goal—to get you feeling better!
I’ve been on the other side of the couch and know how hard therapy can be—but also how rewarding and impactful it is.
I believe that motherhood should enrich women’s lives–not erase everything else about them.
My Background
Becoming a therapist was an unexpected change in my career path. I started my career in project management and soon learned that was not the job for me. I was then drawn to social work due to the profession’s commitment to helping others, promoting social justice, and building strong communities.
In graduate school, I realized I loved learning about mental health, human development and working directly with individuals and families. From there, I decided to be a psychotherapist due to experiencing the transformative power of therapy in my clinical training and in my personal life. I love that my career allows me to continue learning interesting things and to use that knowledge to help others.
In my personal time, I enjoy crafting, cooking new foods, and relaxing with a good book or TV show. I am a lifelong midwesterner and love the city of Chicago. You can usually find me spending time with my friends and family or taking my dog for a nice long walk.
Credentials and Experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. I have been a therapist since 2018. I completed my Bachelor’s and Master's degrees at the University of Chicago. I have completed additional postgraduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples therapy, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Earlier in my career, I provided psychotherapy in a primary care setting to a diverse population of clients addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and complex health problems. I am also a perinatal mental health clinician for the Endeavor Health Moms Line which provides support to individuals and families coping with perinatal mental health concerns.
Why Perinatal Mental Health?
I love working with new and expectant parents because I get to help others during one of the most joyful, demanding, and transformational phases of life. It is a joy and a privilege to support families as they welcome new life and work through the challenges of early parenthood. My goal is to help parents set a strong foundation that will help both them and their children grow and thrive for years to come.
As a perinatal therapist, it is also deeply rewarding to help those who have experienced challenges such as infertility, pregnancy loss, or health complications. These can be incredibly isolating experiences and too often people impacted by them don’t receive enough support and care. I am honored to be part of the movement to recognize and address the mental health impacts of the challenges of becoming a parent.
In addition, I think addressing the challenges of new motherhood is vital to creating a more just and equitable society. I hope that my work is part of creating a healthier and happier society for both parents and their children
