I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and the founder of a psychodynamic group practice in Chicago. As a therapist, I help people get to the root of what troubles them, so that change and growth can occur from within. I work with people to expand their self awareness and sense of possibility, to compassionately make sense of their feelings and experiences, and to find new ways of relating to themselves and others that feel more authentic, meaningful, and hopeful. As a practice owner, I strive to create a collaborative environment, committed to professional development and personal growth, that helps therapists find meaning and shape their professional self.My clinical training includes:☑ Year-long programs at the Stephen Mitchell Relational Study Center and the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.☑ Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and two-year Fellowship at the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis.☑ Specialization in Problematic Sexual Behavior with The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health.☑ Level 1 and Level 2 training on the Gottman's Method Couples Therapy.☑ Multiple trainings and conferences offered by a wide range of psychoanalytic institutes and organizations, the Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, and the American Group Psychotherapy Association.☑ Masters of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago (concentration in Mental Health)I came to the mental health field after several years of working in the corporate world of consumer insights and management consulting. I am very grateful for all the learning and growth from that period of my life, and for the leap of faith that led me to find a journey that feels personally meaningful and fulfilling.