The things peoplewant to know.
Starting therapy brings questions, and that is normal. Honest answers to the ones I hear most.
No. Many people come in knowing only that something feels off. Making sense of it is part of the work. You do not need the right words or a diagnosis to begin.
A free, relaxed conversation. We get to know each other, you share what is on your mind, and I explain how I might help. No commitment.
CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and hypnotherapy, blended to fit you. Your plan is shaped around your goals and values.
Yes, it is safe. It is a guided, relaxed state of focused attention. You stay aware and in control the whole time, and cannot be made to do anything against your values.
Both. In person in Downers Grove, or by secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth anywhere in Illinois, whichever feels more comfortable.
It depends on you. Some come for focused, shorter-term work, others for deeper growth. We talk openly about what makes sense and revisit it as we go.
Yes. Sessions are confidential and HIPAA-compliant, within the standard legal and ethical limits every licensed clinician is bound by.
Anxiety and panic, depression, compulsive behaviors and addiction, burnout and perfectionism, and personal growth. Not sure it fits? The free consultation is the place to find out.
Book a free consultation using the button on this site, or call or email directly. From there we find a time and take it one step at a time.