I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Illinois with over 9 years of social work experience in the Chicago land area. I graduated from Loyola University in Chicago with an undergraduate degree in Social Work in 2003 and returned to Loyola University graduate program in 2005 and obtained a Masters in Social Work ( MSW) and a Masters in Jurisprudence (MJ). My years of experience include working with a diverse population of client's and families in crisis situations and struggling with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I have received extensive training in working with victims of sexual assault and trauma as a Rape Advocate at the YWCA and Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, completed the 40-hour Domestic Violence Training and the 40-hour Sexual Assault Training in the State of Illinois.

My area of expertise includes working for Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) as a Screening Assessment Support Services (SASS) clinician-providing crisis based services for children, adolescents and families in the Chicago land area. As a SASS clinician she facilitates crisis assessments, hospitalization and intense solution focused therapy to help restore healthy functioning for families.

My craft and skills when working with others incorporate, compassion, optimism, intuition, and working as a team. My clinical methods include being honest and forthcoming, without being insensitive, uplifting and encouraging, without applying any pressure, and understands the importance of being approachable and friendly. “I'd rather joke with people than judge them and, though I love to talk, I find listening to be just as powerful “Treatment is client centered and is tailored to the specific needs of the individuals and families. I believes that the relationship between the therapist and client is essential in order to provide effective and appropriate services. “ Shop for a therapist like shoes, keep searching until you find the right fit”