Individual therapy for women navigating self-worth, relationship challenges, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and chronic pelvic pain across Illinois.
It’s time to take your needs seriously.
Maybe you've spent so much time taking care of everyone else that you've lost touch with what you need.
Maybe you're wondering why life feels harder than it looks from the outside.
Maybe you're caught in the same relationship patterns, struggling to trust yourself, or questioning why you feel so disconnected from the person you want to be.
Or maybe you're carrying a challenge that feels difficult to talk about: pain during sex, a complicated postpartum experience, or the quiet fear that something is wrong with you.
You’re not alone.
I work with women who are tired of carrying these struggles on their own.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable, and deeply caring. They're often the people others turn to for support. Yet beneath the surface, they may be struggling with self-doubt, relationship challenges, life transitions, painful experiences in their bodies, or the feeling that they've somehow lost themselves along the way.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll explore the patterns, relationships, and beliefs shaping your life so you can move toward lasting relief and a deeper sense of fulfillment.
What it’s like to work together
My approach
Therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you've had experiences that left you feeling unseen, misunderstood, or stuck.
My role isn't to "fix" you. It's to help you better understand yourself, make sense of your experiences, and build a stronger relationship with yourself.
Together, we'll get curious about the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that have shaped who you are. We'll explore what's no longer serving you, process through difficult experiences, and create space for new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I believe meaningful change happens when we move beyond simply managing symptoms and begin to understand the deeper forces shaping our lives. Through insight, reflection, and a strong therapeutic relationship, we'll work to help you feel more grounded, intentional, and connected to yourself.
Because when we strengthen the relationship we have with ourselves, everything else begins to change, too.
I believe there is a reason you respond the way you do, even if those patterns no longer serve you.
Together, we'll explore the experiences, relationships, and messages that have shaped how you see yourself and move through the world. As we better understand where these patterns came from, we can begin creating new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I also believe that the relationship between therapist and client matters.
Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of meaningful change. That's why I prioritize creating a space where you feel seen, supported, challenged, and understood.
You don't need another checklist of coping skills. You deserve a therapy experience that helps you understand yourself more deeply and create lasting change.
Training & Education
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Exposure Response Prevention for People with Vaginismus from Dr. Martha Tara Lee
Published Author of Tender Transitions: Postpartum Planning Workbook
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MA in Counseling Psychology with Concentration in Trauma & Crisis Intervention from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL
BA in Psychology from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL
What Guides My Work
People are more than their symptoms.
The struggles you're facing today didn't develop in isolation. Lasting relief comes from understanding the whole person, not just the problem that brought you to therapy.
Healing happens in relationship.
The relationships we have with ourselves and others deeply influence how we move through the world. Therapy offers a space to better understand these patterns and create new possibilities for connection.
Understanding comes before change.
I believe meaningful growth begins with curiosity, compassion, and a deeper understanding of your experiences. Together, we'll explore what's beneath the surface so change can feel lasting rather than temporary.
Pleasure matters.
Healing isn't just about reducing suffering. I believe everyone deserves access to joy, pleasure, connection, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Why ‘Olive & Sage Wellness’?
If I didn't live in such a cold climate, I'd have a garden full of sage bushes and olive trees.
Beyond being some of my favorite plants, I'm drawn to what they represent.
Olive branches have long symbolized peace, healing, and second chances. Sage is often associated with wisdom, growth, and experience.
To me, therapy is about both. It's about finding greater peace within yourself while learning to trust the wisdom you've had inside you all along.
After all, isn't therapy ultimately about reconnecting with yourself and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you are?
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Your needs matter, too.
Whether you're navigating a major life transition, struggling in your relationships, feeling disconnected from your body, or simply ready to understand yourself more deeply, therapy can help.
I'd be honored to walk alongside you.