Hello and Welcome

For me, the best thing about the therapeutic process is observing the positive changes a client makes over time to improve their life. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with anxiety and depression. In addition to working with adolescents and adults, I enjoy working with school-aged children by teaching social-emotional skills that will be a life long benefit.

Education:

Master’s of Social Work: 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor’s in Social Work: 

Illinois State University 

License:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL)

License Number: 149.022013

My therapy style offers empathetic support and evidence-based interventions to help clients find solace and inspiration while navigating life’s many challenges. My goal is to help you achieve and maintain your mental health wellness journey. It’s normal for your journey to ebb and flow. I will empower you in your vulnerabilities and celebrate your success with you. I am committed to walking alongside clients every step of the way as they engage in an enriching journey towards holistic well-being to move towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. 

License:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL)

149.026864

 I believe that people strive to find meaning in their lives and make connections with others.  I view the therapeutic process as a rich arena for self-exploration and for identifying skills that can lead to a more meaningful life. I lead with empathy, a genuine interest in others, and with a focus on listening to my clients’ experiences.  Recognizing that we are all experts on our own life experience, I work to support my clients in goal formation and assist in recognizing areas for improvement as they move toward greater self-awareness and a trust in their own decision-making processes.   Thus far in my career, my focus has been on supporting adolescents as I have worked in public education for over two decades both in the classroom and as a school counselor.

I value working with the family as a whole and offer ongoing parenting education and behavioral support. My personal background of being raised in an immigrant family and growing up within two diverse cultures, has given me a wealth of knowledge and skill in cultural sensitivity and how ones’ background and values directly impact current functioning. In addition to English, I speak Hindi/Urdu fluently. As a mother of two daughters, my mission is to help parents better understand the etiology of their own parenting style as well as the social-emotional needs of their child.

Education:

Master's of Social Work from Aurora University

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL)