Illinois

I am an anti-diet, HAES, fat-friendly mental health therapist who will help you examine how both your own internalized fat bias and the systematic inequalities in our culture are impacting your emotional and mental well being in order to help you heal and thrive, no matter what your body size.

I am passionate about helping people, specifically people who are tired of going through the same old habits and not feeling any different. I know what it’s like to struggle, specifically in some of the areas that I treat, so I am honored to be helping people discover the genuine versions of themselves. My best work is done when walking alongside adolescents and adults to help build a better sense of self when struggles with body image, eating, perfectionism, and anxiety appear. I use an eclectic approach looking for what works best to help you reach your goals all the while providing a warm, inviting space allowing you to be yourself.

Being in the field for 10 years has allowed me to sit with clients in times of need, and support them in ways that benefit their emotional well-being. I encourage my clients to be active participants in the space through sharing perspectives, ideas, and feedback regarding the process. This is all about you, and I will allow you to define the space as you see most helpful. Throughout my experience, I have been provided with the opportunity to be trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Despite the knowledge of these therapies, we will work together to identify the best path to foster a balanced life.