Biography
I am proud to be an Aurora native. I graduated from IMSA’s neighbor, Aurora Central Catholic High School, and received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Aurora University.
During my career, I have had the pleasure of working in a variety of settings, with a primary focus on improving children’s lives. I began my social work journey in the child welfare field as a Skills Coach, assisting adolescents in learning, practicing, and improving social skills, and conducting crisis intervention as needed. I later worked as a community social worker, serving a diverse population of children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in elementary through high school. In that role, I facilitated social skills and socioemotional groups and provided individual counseling for children and adults. Additionally, I served as an advocate for implementing more equitable resources for the community’s residents.
Following those experiences, I transitioned into private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I continue to find great joy in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults through a whole-person centered approach. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy from a Polyvagal-informed and Neurodiversity-affirming lens.
In my personal life, I thrive on spending time with family and close friends, connecting with those loved ones over a good meal with lots of laughs, exploring podcasts and documentaries, expressing myself through art of various forms, and being mindful in nature.
Education and Qualifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Master of Social Work