About
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience. I have worked full-time and part-time at Moody Bible Institute's counseling center since August 1997. I have also met with private clients in Chicago and Oak Park since Aug 2007.
I provide individual therapy to teens, college students and adults.
My areas of expertise include:
~ self-harm ~ suicidal ideation
~ anxiety/panic attacks ~ eating disorders
~ depression, inc. post-partum depression
~ sexuality struggles: in singleness or marriage, infertility,
~ Same sex attraction
~ transition/adjustment issues ~ singleness
~ women's issues: including pornography
~ faith & spirituality struggles ~ grief ~ parenting
~ relationship issues
~ ThirdCultureKid transitions
I counsel couples who want pre-marital counseling and am certified in Prepare-Enrich (Www.prepare-enrich.com) & SYMBIS - "Saving your marriage before it starts".
I am available to offer workshops to youth groups, college students or women on stress, depression, anxiety, eating disorders or infertility.
I find it a privilege to walk alongside people on their journey towards healing.
For interested clients, I charge the typical rate for experienced Licensed counselors, but also have a sliding fee scale, for those in ministry, are college/grad/med students & need.
I am covered by the following insurances:
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Multiplan (PHCS)
Cigna Behavioral Health
Optum Behavioral health (UnitedHealthcare)
Available appointments are:
~ Oak Park office:
Tuesdays - in person & online;
Wednesday - online
My education includes:
MA in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary, 1997
BA in Psychology from Taylor University, 1994
Certification in Prepare-Enrich & SYMBIS
Why I Became a Professional Christian Therapist
I enjoy learning about individuals and their stories. When you come meet with me, it will be like you are having coffee with a good friend, who is listens, engages, and empathizes with you over your struggles. We may laugh & cry together. Talking with me is like communicating with a real person, not just someone who reflects your emotion or thought.
I know it is hard to find a good Christian counselor. So I try to understand where you are at with your faith story (even if it's non-existent), bringing prayer and Scripture when needed, but also a non-judging perspective to help guide you along the way. This is not a bible study or accountability session, but a time of bringing your struggles to light & ultimately to the foot of the Cross.
Client Payment Information
- Accepts insurance
- Client rates are on a sliding scale
