Committed to Your Emotional Well-Being

The journey from pre-teen, to adolescent, to young adult can be filled with many challenges—especially if you are trying to cope with issues of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self injury or sexual orientation. My expertise lies in treating these issues within a framework of individual and family therapy as well as educational advocacy.

I work from a family systems approach and believe that a therapist must look at how each area of life effects a teenager. I also believe that my role as therapist is to enhance the fit between my clients and all of the systems affecting them. I measure success in how a teen can balance those important areas of family, school, friends, spirituality, and work.

I am committed to superior care, efficient and dedicated service, and effective results for adolescents in the Chicagoland area, including Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Highland Park, Roger's Park, Sauganash, and Glenview.

Specialties include:

• Depression, Stress & Anxiety
• ADHD Diagnosis (Hyperactive and Inattentive Types) & Other Learning Disabilities
• IEP & 504 Planning & Client Advocacy
• Poor Body Image & Self Esteem
• Obsessive Complusive Disorder (OCD)
• Bi-Polar Disorder (Manic Depression)
• Self Injury, including Cutting, Hair Pulling, Burning & Other Self-Destructive Behavior
• Social Issues
• Anger Management
• Grief & Loss

When to Seek Help for Your Teen:

• Feeling overwhelmed or stressed out
• Problems at school and/or school refusal
• Low self-esteem
• Increased anger and loss of self-control
• Loss of interest in usual activities
• Feelings of sadness or hopelessness
• Increased negative thinking or negative behavior
• Traumatic experiences
• Sleep issues
• Excessive worrying
• Cutting & Other Self Injury & Self-Destructive Behaviors