175 E Hawthorn Parkway
Suite 235
Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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Bio
Specialties: Include but not limited to: ages four to older adults facing: academic underachievement, addiction, adoption, ADHD, aggression, aging, anger management, anxiety, Asperger’s Syndrome, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, career counseling, child or adolescent, cross-cultural counseling, depression, domestic abuse, drug abuse, eating disorders, emotional disturbances, family stress and conflict, gender identity, grief, HIV/AIDS, homicidal ideation, immigration stress, infertility, infidelity, issues of race, learning disabilities, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, marital and premarital, men’s issues, midlife crises, mood disorders, multicultural/minority, OCD, oppositional defiant disorder, personality disorders, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, PTSD, relationship and interpersonal issues, schizophrenia, school issues, self-esteem, self-harm, sex addiction, sex therapy, spirituality, sports performance, stress, suicidal ideation, thought disorders, trauma, traumatic brain injury, weight loss
I graduated with a Master of Arts degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dominican University in River Forest, IL. My experience includes individual and group therapy for people of all ages, coming from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, and living with a broad range of mental illnesses or emotional pain due to life stressors.
One of my favorite quotes is, “If you think you cannot change anything, change your thoughts.” I believe it takes great strength and courage to open up about the things closest to your heart. I wish to create a safe, non-judgmental space for us to form a trusting relationship and genuine connectivity. I will do my best to provide gentle guidance while allowing you to lead the conversation at your own pace, but my approach is flexible based on individual needs. My therapy styles include evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered, emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and mindfulness.
Outside of work, I break up fights between my two tuxedo cats, Aristotle and Armenia. I am a volunteer crisis counselor with Crisis Text Line. I relax by listening to the upbeat sounds of violinist Damien Escobar, spending time with my siblings, enjoying my mom’s traditional Polish cooking, and meeting new people.
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Addiction
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Adolescents
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Adoption
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Body Image Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Children's Counseling
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Chronic Illness
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Domestic Violence
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Eating Disorders
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Educational Therapy
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EMDR
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Family Conflict
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Group Therapy
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Herpes and STD Counseling
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Hypnotherapy
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Learning Disabilities
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Men's Issues
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Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Online / Teletherapy
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Pet Therapy
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Play Therapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Premarital Counseling
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Problem Gambling
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Psychoanalysis
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Psychological Evaluation / Testing
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Psychopharmacology
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Relationship Issues
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Religious Counseling
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Stress Management
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Trauma and PTSD
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Women's Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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