In a world that often feels overwhelming and disconnected, creativity and nature are a source of consistency and reassurance.  I help clients discover and develop the healthy, hopeful and resilient parts of themselves that are often the answer to “how do I deal with my anxiety, my depression, a significant loss, an important life transition, or a past trauma?”

I offer virtual sessions and in-person sessions in Ottawa, IL.  Together we build a treatment plan that incorporates your preferences of therapy modalities.  Writing poetry, walking by the river or in the woods, exploring life themes through photography, grounding with river rocks, connecting to the healing power of plants, and talking about successes and strengths are some of the many interventions we may try. 

Change is hard. It’s easier when you have help. Therapy is a lot more than sitting in a room and talking. It takes courage, it takes stamina, and it takes patience. Think about the sore muscles and time it takes when you are becoming stronger through exercise. In therapy you are working different muscles. You are regulating emotions, developing insight and self-awareness, learning about boundaries, identifying problematic patterns in relationships, building positive new coping strategies.

If you are ready to start, I am ready to help.

I am trained in counseling, ecotherapy, creative arts therapies, and in working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault. I have a lot of tools and education at my disposal. Let’s find something that works for you.