Bio

I love what I do and the nearly 1000 families I have seen get stronger through counseling. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Health Coach (CHC). I have been providing quality care in Individual and Family Therapy since 2001. I have searched out and completed specialty training in anxiety, women's health, including Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, reproductive health, hormonal health, pregnancy, perimenopause, grief and loss.

I work with women to gain a better understanding of the situation and new ways to cope. My therapy style includes listening to the struggles, giving education and setting a plan for progress. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Family Systems, Interpersonal and Psychodynamic therapy. I would also love to share the research-based exercises from Positive Psychology with you in session. I have a sensitivity to various concerns and dedication to working with each patient to feel hope again.

In 2014, I was a Co-Founder of New Dawn Wellness Group, one of the first integrated women's counseling practices in Illinois. We collaborated mental health care directly with a multi-disciplinary team of OB/GYNs and women's specialists.

In 2017, I became the Chair of the Board of the Postpartum Support International - Illinois Chapter. After years of collaborating with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder clinicians around Illinois, I was happy to lead the state in unifying services and resources to all women. I have been a member and involved with Postpartum Support International since 2010, including being a volunteer on the warmline.

In 2018, I became the Group Leader and a co-founder of the Cherished Angel Perinatal Loss support group at Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, IL. The group supports women and their partners coping with miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. 

In 2018, after 13 years of being in private practice, I saw a need for a place for women to receive specialty counseling and opened Tranquility Health and Reproductive Wellness, LLC, in Illinois and Florida. (Renamed to 'Find Your Tranquility' in 2023). I have years of training and have helped hundreds of women coping with becoming pregnant, during their pregnancy, coping with the loss of the pregnancy or infant, and managing the high responsibility of a newborn and oneself postpartum. I have been working with women in all stages of reproductive and hormonal wellness. It is important to me that helpers have the best support to enable them to care for and care about their family!

Yet, my most creative project has been the beginning of my YouTube Channel in 2020. I began with over 30 videos for moms, coping with emotions and motherhood stress. Then, I transitioned to videos about women's health, hormones, perimenopause to menopause, and sharing DIY Wellness Travel tips. 

In 2020, I completed my Certified Health Coaching (CHC) Program with the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. As a mom and clinician, I have respected the work and research of the Dr. Bill Sears' and Martha Sears' books and resources. It was exciting to learn from the amazing Dr. Sears Health Coaching team, to have more resources for moms. I started my coaching services to help moms improve their health, learn about their hormones and find tranquility. I love sharing my favorite tools with women to improve their body, mind and soul. 

My wish is to gain more knowledge and tools to share with women, in order to support YOU and provide you with education, encouragement and empowerment on your wellness journey!