I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I am also a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.

I specialize in the renegotiation of trauma and stress stored in the body, with a special focus on chronic illness, autoimmune disease, anxiety, and complex trauma.

My journey to somatic work came from a decades long journey to understand many chronic health concerns, many of which were ‘unexplained’. I have dedicated years to working through my own traumatic experiences and somaticized stress which has led to a deeper passion and commitment to supporting others in their journey to trauma renegotiation, nervous system regulation, and breaking free from chronic pain and illness. As a Type 1 Diabetic myself, I have a special interest in supporting other T1Ds in managing their diagnosis and treatment.

I have always believed that healing was possible, but it wasn’t until I discovered Somatic Experiencing for myself that I truly was able to gain deep respect for my own resilience and capacity for growth and healing.

Working with me is inherently collaborative; I will be the first to tell you that I do not have all the answers or quick fixes. Rather, I approach our work together bringing my knowledge, experience, and training, and you will bring your lived experience. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and together, we will identify what feels the most supportive for you. My intention is to provide a space where you feel heard, seen, and understood.