Maybe you’re trying to figure out who you are while the relationships and roles around you are changing. You might be navigating dating, changing friendships, family expectations, college or a new career—or thinking seriously about what you want the next chapter of your life to look like.

From the outside, it may seem like you’re doing fine. Inside, you might feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in a cycle of overthinking and second-guessing. Therapy can be a place to slow down, hear yourself a little more clearly, and make space for what you actually want.

I’m especially drawn to working with Gen Z women and young adults navigating relationships, identity, and the transition into adulthood. Maybe you’re figuring out dating and partnership, learning how to set boundaries with family, adjusting to life after college, building a career, or realizing that the version of you that worked a few years ago doesn’t quite fit anymore. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come to therapy. We can start wherever you are.

I also love supporting women through the transition into motherhood and parenting. You might be thinking about becoming pregnant, preparing for a baby, adjusting to life as a new mom, or finding yourself stepping into a parenting role you didn’t necessarily expect. When a child enters the picture, so much can shift—your relationships, routines, priorities, sense of freedom, and even your understanding of who you are. Therapy can give you a space that is still yours while you make sense of who you’re becoming.

I also work with teen girls ages 15+ who are navigating anxiety, relationships, identity, family dynamics, and the growing independence that comes with adolescence.

Understanding Where You’ve Been and Who You’re Becoming

I believe we’re all shaped by our experiences, relationships, and the environments we’ve moved through. Sometimes we develop ways of coping, thinking, or relating to others that once helped us but no longer fit the life we’re trying to build.

One of the things I value most is helping clients understand how their past continues to influence the present. Together, we can get curious about where certain thoughts, emotions, and patterns come from—not to criticize them, but to understand them. This can be especially important during periods of change, when relationships are shifting, you’re taking on a new role, or you’re realizing that old ways of coping no longer fit the person you’re becoming.

Some days, that might mean making sense of overwhelming emotions or experiences. Other days, we might focus on practical tools, work through an important decision, or talk about something you haven’t quite known how to put into words.

Wherever you are, that’s where we’ll begin.

My Approach

I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative. You know yourself better than anyone else. My role isn’t to tell you who you should be. I’m here to ask thoughtful questions, offer a different perspective when it feels helpful, and help you recognize strengths you may not even realize you already have.

My approach is integrative, strengths-based, and tailored to your needs and goals. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, restorative approaches, and systemic perspectives. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we’ll pay attention to what feels useful and meaningful for you.

Most importantly, my goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what’s working, what’s not, and what feels difficult to say out loud. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel understood, reconnect with yourself, and leave knowing yourself a little better than when you walked in. You don’t need to know exactly where you’re going yet. We can figure out the next steps together.

I would be honored to be part of that process.

Experience

My clinical experience has allowed me to work with individuals and families across a variety of settings, including Chicago Public Schools, outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Working with clients from diverse backgrounds and at different stages of life has deepened my appreciation for the uniqueness of each person’s story and reinforced the importance of tailoring therapy to their individual needs and goals.

Licensure

As a Clinical Fellow, I am gaining the necessary experience and supervision to obtain my clinical license (LCSW). I will consistently receive training and education to inform my practice and gain more tools for my clients. I am working under the supervision of Andrea Espinosa, LCSW.