I graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology (1997). I attended Loyola University of Chicago and completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work (2002) with a concentration in children and families. I also have a Post Master’s Degree in School Social Work (2004).

Prior to starting my private practice, I worked in various settings including both private and public schools, psychiatric hospitals, residential, foster care, and adoption care with a focus on children in families. During this time, I practiced individual, couples, family, and group therapy treating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, obessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, sexual abuse, and substance use disorders. My In 2007, I began my private practice in Chicago and subsequently moved my practice to New York City in 2011. 

Because of my 27+ years of extensive field experience, I am capable of treating an array of mental health, emotional, and relationship issues. I have had the opportunity to work with children and families, as well as adults and couples. In my couples work, I am Gottman oriented and utilize Gottman readings and materials.  

In addition to specializing in patients with mood disorders, I am an acute and chronic illness and medical trauma expert. Managing chronic illness can be challenging and complex, not only physically but from an emotional perspective. Talk therapy can be an effective way to manage interpersonal relationships, mood issues, and navigating medical decisions. I am expert lecturer, published writer, and active mental health contributor for patiens and families lviing with chronic health care conditons and rare disease. I currently lead  caregiver’s support groups for patients living with Primary Immunodeficiencies. I also write a montly column for CSL Behring’s Vita Series about coping with chronic illness and rare disease.