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About Me
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist based in the Chicago area with a deep commitment to thoughtful, respectful, and practical mental health care. I work with adults navigating stress, identity, relationships, and life transitions, bringing a steady, collaborative presence to the therapy room.
My work as a psychologist is grounded in a longstanding interest in how people come to understand themselves, develop their identities, and navigate their relationships with others. I approach psychotherapy as a collaborative process of curiosity and discovery, one that offers opportunities not only to address immediate difficulties, but also to recognize longstanding patterns and develop a greater sense of freedom in how we live.
My approach is informed by psychoanalytic and psychodynamic traditions, with particular attention to the complexity of each person's experiences, relationships, and inner life. I value the opportunity to work with people who are interested in examining themselves thoughtfully, including questions that may not have straightforward answers.
In addition to my clinical practice, I have been actively involved in the education, training, and advancement of professional psychology throughout my career. I earned my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology and have held academic and clinical training positions, including serving as an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Training at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and as a Training Director at the Illinois Institute of Technology. I have also held leadership roles in state and national professional organizations, including serving as President of the Illinois Psychological Association and in leadership positions within the American Psychological Association's Division of Psychoanalysis. These experiences have deepened my commitment to thoughtful clinical practice, ongoing learning, and the broader intellectual and professional community of psychology and access to mental health care. I have also presented nationally on the role of intersecting identities—including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and religion—in clinical practice.