I’m a depth-oriented psychotherapist and doctoral-level clinical social worker whose work weaves together mindfulness practice, contemporary behavioral science, and the symbolic language of the unconscious. Clients often come to me feeling anxious, depressed, spiritually adrift, or caught in cycles—substance use, turbulent relationships, lingering effects of trauma—that no longer serve them. Together we tap the wisdom hidden in those symptoms, clarifying what truly matters and cultivating the inner freedom to live by it.
Clinical Philosophy
- Presence first: We begin by creating a steady, trauma-informed container of safety and choice. Mindful awareness helps you return to the here-and-now, where real change becomes possible.
- Meaning over symptom suppression: Rather than battling emotions, we explore what they reveal about your values, history, and emerging life story.
- Collaboration & empowerment: You remain the expert on your experience; my role is to offer perspective, skills, and a respectful mirror.
- Whole-person lens: Biology, psychology, relationships, culture, and spirituality form an inseparable tapestry. We honor each strand.
- Action anchored in depth: Insight meets practice. You’ll learn concrete skills while translating newfound understanding into everyday choices.
Through this process clients develop a new relationship with the mind—one that replaces reactivity with responsiveness, self-criticism with curiosity, and stuckness with forward motion.
Background & Approach
- Mindfulness practitioner: Daily meditation informs both my life and my clinical presence.
- Philosophical roots: A philosophy degree trained me to question assumptions and notice the meaning-making threads in your narrative.
- Social-work perspective: I view each person within a broader ecology—family, culture, systems of power—recognizing how context shapes distress and resilience.
Credentials
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW) – Tulane University, 2024
- Master of Social Work (MSW) – Loyola University Chicago, 2012
- Certificate in Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counseling
- Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy – University of Texas at Austin, 2009
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Illinois, License #149.016982
- Board-Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work – American Board of Clinical Social Work, #61012
I uphold the ABCSW and CSWA Codes of Ethics and pursue ongoing post-graduate training in depth-psychological and evidence-based modalities to keep our work both soulful and scientifically grounded.
If you’re ready to explore a richer, more integrated way of being, I invite you to connect for a brief consultation and see whether this approach resonates with you.