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

• 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 and existential 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)

• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Narrative Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

• Harm Reduction

• Motivational Interviewing

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.

Below are my full-fee private pay rates:

• Individual Intake (60 minutes): $150

• Individual Sessions (60-75 minutes): $150 

• Individual Sessions (90 minutes): $175

• Couples Intake (60 minutes): $200

• Couples Sessions (60-75 minutes): $200 

• Couples Sessions (90 minutes): $250

I am currently not paneled with insurance companies. This means:

• No third-party involvement in your care decisions

• No diagnostic or “medical necessity” requirements

• No personal information or history shared with insurance databases

For Students: I accept United Healthcare Student Resource insurance and do not charge a co-pay or co-insurance.

For Out-of-Network Benefits: If your plan offers out-of-network reimbursement, you can submit a “superbill” or invoice. While reimbursement isn’t guaranteed, it may be a good option if you’re comfortable with documentation requirements such as a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Reduced Rates: If you’re experiencing financial hardship, please ask about reduced rates.

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.