CPW COUNSELING

About

Introduction

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 10 years of counseling experience working collectively in private practice and at a university counseling center.  I have a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.   I work with individuals (18 years old and up), couples, and families.

 

 

  • Trauma
  • Eating Disorders
  • Anger Management

 

  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • College Adjustment

Specialty Areas:

  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Depression

My Approach

My therapeutic approach is largely influenced by Person-Centered Therapy, which means that through empathy and non-judgment, a person is able to discover more about him/herself and accept solutions that will allow the person to move forward.  I often integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which relies on techniques and homework assignments to help move people forward.

 

Therapeutic Approach

I view mental health as one part of the overall well-being of the person, which means that it impacts and is impacted by other parts (physical and spiritual). As a Christian counselor, I enjoy incorporating spirituality or religion into counseling, but this addition is offered only when it matches the values of the client.  The clients’ own value system is what steers the goals in their therapeutic process. 

 

Overall Well-Being