I am a co-founder of Wildflower, a psychotherapist, a presenter, and a consultant in the area of perinatal and reproductive mental health. Many other aspects of my personal identity shape my clinical work: chief among them is the family and immigrant background which has informed my attunement to the psychological upheaval that accompanies major life transitions and to the many sociocultural forces that impact our lived experience.
In my clinical work, I am focused on helping people thrive and cope during periods of significant change, and particularly during journeys towards and through parenthood which may involve infertility, losses, depression, anxiety, and conflict. I work with people from all walks in life. Clients I work with are some of the strongest, most resilient folks I know. They don’t always feel this way, and they come to therapy feeling raw, maybe lost, and certainly quite vulnerable. It takes courage to confront your pain and struggle. I view psychotherapy as a deeply collaborative process that aims to help you discover and tap into your strengths and resources. You already have what it takes to feel better, be happier, face challenges – good psychotherapy basically helps you access all that. This can only happen if your therapist genuinely cares about and respects you and is invested in their own ongoing professional development and personal growth.
I have extensive training in perinatal and reproductive mental health, evidence-based treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, sex therapy, and trauma. I earned my bachelor’s degree in international studies at the University of Chicago and obtained my master’s degree in clinical social work at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. I often present on topics related to mental health. I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist and a certified perinatal mental health clinician. My most valuable learning experiences come from my clients: their experience, wisdom and perspective have shaped my clinical practice the most, something I am deeply grateful for.
- IL LCSW License Number:149016046
- CO LCSW License Number: 09929086
- Type 1 NPI Number: 1841631132
- Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, Lyra, self-pay, and out-of-network clients
Selected Training & Affiliation
- AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist
- Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training
- Bringing Baby Home Educator Training, Gottman Institute
- Circle of Security Parent Educator
- Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) training
- Gottman Method Level 1 training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training
Presentations & Facilitated Trainings
- Thriving, Not Just Surviving: What Every Mother Needs to Know about Mental Health and Why It Matters
- Sexuality and Infertility: Addressing Common Sexual Concerns Experienced by Infertile Couples
- Perinatal Trauma and Mental Health: Facts, Myths and Components of Recovery
- Infertility and Sexuality: Detection, Assessment and Treatment of Common Sexual Concerns in Infertile Patients
- More than Depression: Understanding the Complexity of Perinatal Mental Illness and Pathways of Care
- From Overwhelmed to Grounded: How to Prevent and Cope with Compassion Fatigue and Burnout as a Neonatal Nurse
- Enhancing Resilience in Psychotherapy
- Women’s Reproductive Mental Health: An Introduction
Key Beliefs
- People are stronger and more resilient than they often realize.
- Our culture teaches us to be fiercely independent. To thrive, we need to embrace being interdependent — deep connection with others is essential for happiness.
More About Me
- I love the outdoors and hiking, camping, kayaking.
- I can’t live without chocolate.
- I feel grateful every day for getting to do the work I love.
