Learn to ride
the waves of uncertainty

I’m so glad you’re here.

Hi, I’m Rachel. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in the state of Illinois who specializes in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and supportive parenting for anxious child emotions (SPACE). I work with people of all ages and all walks of life.

I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is central to effective therapy. I work alongside my clients to help them establish a more grounded sense of self by exploring their own personal values and gaining more clarity of their emotional experiences and behaviors. I see therapy as a place where people can build upon the strengths they already possess, while learning new skills to help live more fulfilled, balanced and connected lives.

Learn more about working with me.

Specialities

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Perfectionism

Social Anxiety

Specific Phobias

Panic Disorder

Stress/Burnout

Parent Support

Depression/Mood Related Concerns

Life transitions

Can you relate to any of the statements below?

Do you constantly imagine worst case scenarios?
Have you been avoiding things you care about due to your fears?
Do you feel tired, overwhelmed, and stuck?
Is one of the most common thoughts you think a “what if” thought?
Do you have intrusive thoughts that feel out of your control?
Are you sick of constant worry and feeling trapped?
Do you feel like the same “story” is on loop in your head?
Do you feel like you’re never “good enough” and constantly comparing yourself?

You are in the right place and most of the individuals I work with experience the same thing! Good news! There are concrete tools, backed by evidence and research, that can help you with these concerns.

Being brave isn’t the absence of fear.

Being brave is having that fear and finding a way through it.

HOW I WORK

I’m here to help you do all the hard things.

My approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you gain clarity and insight about the patterns in your life that may be contributing to your difficult emotions.

If your fears, worries, and anxious thoughts are holding you back from enjoying your life, I can help! I’ve got the tips and tricks.

Even if your life is good but you want to make it great, I can help! I can help you lead a life that is guided by your values rather than your fear, worries, and what ifs!

I’ve worked in many different treatment settings and learned so many tools along the way. I believe that therapy should be collaborative, structured, and a safe place for you to express your thoughts and feelings. Together we will create goals to help you feel more grounded and fulfilled.

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to decide if I’m a good fit for you. If we are, great! We’ll schedule your first appointment and begin mapping out a path to your goals.

If not, no problem. I’ll refer to you to another talented therapist in my network who can help.

Learn to ride the waves of uncertainty