Counseling for Individuals and Couples who identify as High-Achieving Professionals, LGBTQ, or Neurodivergent – Virtually across Illinois and In-Person in Champaign-Urbana

• Individuals in high-stress careers such as healthcare, social services, education, tech, aviation, or advocacy

• High-achievers and perfectionists who want to break cycles of overwork and burnout

• Individuals who value privacy and prefer self-pay counseling to maintain control over their mental health documentation

• People seeking alignment between their values, work, and life goals rather than focusing on diagnoses

• Couples navigating relationship challenges such as communication breakdowns, mismatched sex drives, or life transitions

• Couples who want to better understand and empathize with each other’s sensory experiences, patterns of thinking, and identity development

• Couples healing from betrayal or rupture who want to create a new relationship agreement based on a shared vision
  

• Overthinking, chronic stress, and exhaustion

• Difficulty setting boundaries or balancing professional and personal life

• Loss of meaning or joy in work and relationships

• Persistent self-doubt or fear of failure

• Feeling unseen, undervalued, or trapped by expectations

• Lacking confidence, self-awareness, or self-compassion

• Feeling disconnected in relationships at work or home

• Navigating uncertainty and change

Examples of diagnoses I have most commonly worked with include adjustment disorders, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. 

Couples or partners may seek counseling with me to address communication issues, emotional disconnect, infidelity and trust issues, life transitions, or family dynamics such as parenting or redefining relationships.

I create a safe, empowering space to explore the patterns and beliefs that limit your ability to connect with yourself and others. Clients often experience growth as they:

• Recognize and quiet negative self-talk while cultivating self-compassion and self-awareness

• Identify and align with personal and professional values

• Incorporate creative expression, curiosity, and futures thinking to inform strategies and pathways toward desired outcomes

• Reduce stress and emotional overload for improved clarity, decision-making, and relationships

• Develop sustainable, strengths-based strategies to meet their needs and feel confident in their relationships

• Build stronger relationships and greater confidence in expressing their needs and authentic self

• Understand the systems they’re embedded in and how those intersect with their lived experiences

I use an integrative blend of psychodynamic, existential-humanistic, and relational therapy approaches to support each client’s or couple’s goals—whether addressing deep-rooted wounds, navigating life or career transitions, fostering personal growth, or developing practical strategies to enhance communication, intimacy, and resilience. I draw from less pathologizing, evidence-informed modalities including:

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Narrative Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

• Harm Reduction

• Motivational Interviewing

At the core of my work is a strengths-based and values-based approach. The work here is relational, grounded in presence, meaning, and connection. My approach is neurodivergent- and LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented, especially suited for action-oriented, values-driven individuals who want to focus on the present and future while honoring and learning from past experiences.‍

Health Insurance:

• I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.

• For all other insurance plans, I am considered out-of-network. If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, I can submit claims to your insurance company on your behalf. Depending on your plan, reimbursement may be sent directly to you or to me. If you share your insurance details, I can help you estimate what your cost per session may be.

Self-Pay for Clients:

• Various reasons why clients may be motivated to pay out-of-pocket instead of using insurance:

  • No third-party involvement in your care decisions

  • No time pressures or session limits

  • No diagnostic or “medical necessity” requirements

  • No personal information or history shared with insurance databases

Below are my rates as of January 2026:

• Individual Intake/Evaluation (60 - 75 minutes): $225

• Individual Sessions (53 - 60 minutes): $200 

• Couples Intake/Evaluation (60 - 75 minutes): $250

• Couples Sessions (60 - 75 minutes): $225 

Sliding Fee Scale:

• A request for reduced cost services may be made if you are without insurance and/or experiencing financial hardship.

**Fees and practice policies are subject to annual review and change over time.

If you prefer to keep your mental health journey completely private, self-pay offers greater control and confidentiality than using insurance. Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis and ongoing justification for care, which can become part of your permanent health record.

For people in professions that require background checks or security clearances—such as medicine, aviation, technology, or finance—self-pay ensures your information remains entirely private and confidential, free from insurance oversight or data sharing.