psychotherapy services
Therapy that leads with warmth, compassion, and curiosity ~ and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
In-person therapy on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. Virtual services are available to those residing anywhere in the state of Illinois.
Therapy for women who caretake, achievers & strivers, people pleasers, deep thinkers & feelers.
Providing safe & nurturing therapy services that are contextually aware, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and focus on healing the whole person: emotionally, relationally, spiritually, & somatically. We may be a good fit for you if:
You want to explore different aspects of your identity and better understand how you relate to yourself and others
You are ready to explore a past trauma
You are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression
You are hoping to improve your relationships
You want to process the intersection of your physical & spiritual health practices with your mental health
You need support through a season of transition
Modalities
We work primarily from a psychodynamic model - meaning that we believe dynamics outside of our awareness impact our actions, emotions, and relationships. Gaining insight into these dynamics, from a place of compassion & curiosity, can be enormously clarifying and healing.
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The IFS model believes that each person has access to a grounded self and that we make the best decisions when this self is leading the way. The model extends curiosity, compassion, appreciation, and healing to the parts of us we have needed to develop to protect ourselves.
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Our practice is rooted in attachment theory - working to develop a secure and safe attachment with clients, allowing clients to heal in the context of the therapeutic relationship from past relational misattunments and traumas.
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Our work centers marginalized voices, even the marginalized parts within our own selves. We recognize that generational trauma and oppressive forces in society impact the mental health of the community and the individual.
Specialties
trauma
With a special focus on family of origin neglect and religious trauma.
Life transitions
Including the peripartum period, perimenopause, endings in relationships, moves, career changes. We specialize in supporting you to make difficult decisions from a grounded and Self led place.
neurodivergence
Particularly the experience of later diagnosed adult women with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
Navigating tricky relationships
Navigating relationships as someone who tends toward caregiving, people pleasing, codependence, and easily loses themselves in the context of relationship.
identity formation & development
Supporting you as you connect to your truest and most grounded Self.
anxiety
Do you often walk around with a general sense of feeling uneasy? Or, possibly, do you find predictable situations, such as public speaking, to be anxiety provoking? Therapy can help.
parenting
As our children move into life stages where we ourselves experienced misalignments and traumas, we often find old stuff activated. We can support you as you heal and, ultimately, show up differently and more fully for your kids.