Miscarriage can be an extremely emotional and even traumatic experience for someone who was expecting. I frequently hear from clients who have experienced miscarriages and often find that they feel unseen, unheard, or invalidated. Miscarriages are actually quite common—chances are you know someone, or know someone who knows someone, who has gone through one. This…
Therapy can be an enriching, comforting, transformative experience. However, it may also feel intimidating, vulnerable, and exhausting. As a psychotherapist, I am here to support you through all of these complex feelings. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I believe that effective psychotherapy must be client-centered and adapted to honor each client’s needs, identities, and comfort levels. I believe in meeting clients where they are at, while also supporting them in developing and accomplishing goals. A trusting relationship between therapist and client is fundamental to a safe healing space. I recognize, especially as a white, cisgender, heterosexual therapist, that trust is not a given; it must be earned and it is not owed. I believe in nurturing equitable, collaborative relationships with clients that always center and validate their lived experiences. As a client, the therapy space is yours to navigate. I value having open, non-judgmental, empathetic conversations with clients that provide clarity and validation of their mental health experiences. I am grateful to hold space with you and bear witness to your journey. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology from DePaul University, as well as a dual master’s degree in social work and women’s and gender studies from DePaul University. With a women’s and gender studies background, I ground my therapy practice in feminist politics, values, and theories. I completed my master’s research thesis on maternal health disparities across the intersections of race, class, and gender and explored how antiracist feminisms may guide health care practitioners in transforming their biases and practices as well as in combatting maternal health inequity. My clinical areas of focus encompass anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal and reproductive mental health struggles (including high-risk pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy termination), relationship struggles, and identity concerns (gender/sexuality) through evidence-based treatment modalities such as ACT, DBT, and CBT as well as culturally-informed and systems-based perspectives. I am deeply passionate about perinatal health and reproductive justice, as well as about how systemic and institutional oppression, including within health care fields, impacts mental and physical health across the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality. LSW License Number: 150106111 Supervised by: Amanda Matousek, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C Type 1 NPI Number: 1245982024 Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, self-pay and out of network clients Pronouns she/her/hers Selected training and affiliation 40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training Trauma-Informed Care Mindfulness Training Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Training Member of Postpartum Support International (PSI) PSI Maternal Mental Health Certificate Gottman Level 1 Training Trauma and grief/loss trainings Trauma-Informed Sex and Intimacy Education (Queer-inclusive, Kink/BDSM-inclusive) Key beliefs Healing takes time and is not linear. The complexity of feelings you experience during your healing journey is valid and ok. You are not a failure if you notice you are not reaching your healing goals as planned. Healing is a process, not a destination. You are more than a diagnosis or your trauma. Everyone deserves to seek out and embrace moments of joy, safety, and comfort. Everyone deserves compassionate support and validation when experiencing mental health struggles. More about me I grew up as a musical child and always find solace through music. One of my favorite self-care activities is taking long walks while listening to my favorite music. I have an insatiable sweet tooth. Cupcakes and cheesecake are my favorites. I love dogs, and I am that person who will point out and pet every dog on the street. Nothing brings me more happiness than spending time and laughing with the people I love.
Myth Busting Grief and Taking Ownership of Your Healing
Grief can be one of the heaviest experiences, and it is often experienced as a myriad of emotions. In my experience of working with people who are navigating grief, I have discovered that they often are not well-equipped to cope with grief, through no fault of their own. Grief is a subject that is frequently…
How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Can Help Challenge Mental Health Stigma in Pregnancy
Mental Health Stigma During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a transformational period in life. You may experience joy, comfort, or excitement as you navigate your pregnancy journey, which are emotions that may feel welcomed and special. Additionally, a myriad of less pleasant emotions can also surface during pregnancy including sadness, loneliness, anxiety, discouragement, anger, and fear. Pregnant…
Therapist Spotlight: Haley Moles, MSW, MA, LSW
Haley is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Haley’s approach to therapy is based in recognition of every client’s unique needs, identity, and goals. Her clinical focus spans a wife variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, and trauma. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from DePaul University, as well as a dual…
