My Approach

Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Although I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I will work collaboratively with you to develop a unique treatment approach that is tailored to your specific needs. Working as a team, each of us will come to sessions bringing our own areas of expertise. While I may be the expert on psychological theory and techniques, you are the expert on you. Nobody understands what it is like to be you day by day better than you do.

As I learn more about you each session, I will begin to share observations and hypotheses about patterns I am noticing and/or themes that are arising across different contexts. Through this process, we both will gain a more precise understanding of your internal experience, and this insight will help us identify specific tools and strategies that will help you move toward your therapy goals.

As a clinical psychologist with a generalist background, I have training in multiple evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). However, my primary foundation is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which rests on two basic assumptions: present-day experiences are influenced by past experiences, and human behavior is largely directed by unconscious motivations. By gaining insight into the impact of early childhood experiences and making the unconscious conscious, clients develop a greater awareness of forces (both internal and external) driving their behavior, granting them a greater capacity to choose new and more effective behaviors.

Up until recently, the field of psychology has largely overlooked the impact of cultural and sociopolitical factors on human behavior and mental health. Our experiences do not occur in a vacuum, and in order for me to truly understand you, I must acknowledge and consider the multicultural context in which you live. One of my most important tasks as a therapist is to create a therapeutic space that is safe, validating, and inclusive. In particular, I am committed to creating an anti-racist and anti-sexist environment that is affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community.

My specialty areas include the following:

  • LGBTQIA+-related concerns (including evaluations and referral letters for gender-affirming care)

  • Men’s issues

  • Early childhood and/or family of origin trauma

  • Interpersonal/relationship concerns

  • Shame and/or low self-esteem

  • Anger management

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma-related concerns

  • Occupational and/or academic concerns

Licensure

I am licensed as a clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois (License No: 071.011268) and in the state of Texas (License No: 38089). Additionally, I am a PsyPact provider (Apit No: 6031) and am able to provide clinical services via telehealth to residents of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Additional states will be joining PsyPact soon. For the most up-to-date information on states participating in PsyPact, visit here.

Fees and Out-of-Network Reimbursement

My rate for a 50-minute session is $200. Although I do not accept insurance, I will provide you with a superbill each month that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. Check in with your insurance company before beginning therapy to inquire about out-of-network coverage.