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My passion for being a therapist comes from a life-long dream I had of helping people transition from a difficult time in their life to a life that can become full of joy again. I work with clients who are experiencing the loss of a loved one or the loss of a job, dreams, divorce and other challenges. I also work with women who have postpartum depression, a traumatic pregnancy or birth and recovery. I also work with clients who are suffering from anxiety and depression that can stop us from living the best life we can. Life is hard, can give you challenges, questions the meaning of life, can make you angry, bitter and hard to get through each day.
I know what you are going through, what you are feeling and what you are ignoring. I write about this from personal experience from the many losses I have had in my life—my daughter, siblings, parents and many friends. Grieving takes time and, in the beginning, we’re consumed with the details: wakes, funerals, memorial services. This can feel like it’s giving us a purpose, keeping busy, honoring our loved one. But what happens when the service is over? Friends and family have gone home, they’re living their lives and we’re left with our memories and our grief. A question I often hear is how can I begin my life without my loved one?
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Family Issues, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Providence Health Plan,
Are you someone who has spent much of your life being strong for everyone else—caring for others, holding things together, and continuing to move forward even when you feel overwhelmed? Maybe somewhere along the way, you’ve lost touch with yourself or found yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or your own sense of self-worth.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adults and adolescents to better understand the experiences, emotions, and patterns that may be affecting their lives and relationships. I believe meaningful healing begins with greater self-awareness and understanding. My approach is warm, compassionate, trauma-informed, and collaborative, while also providing the support and gentle challenge needed for growth. Together, we can work toward healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, greater self-worth, and lasting change that helps you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to the life you want to create.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
I am passionate about helping people! Everyone wants to be heard and valued. My approach as a counselor is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you in a nonjudgmental space. I will demonstrate consistent empathy towards your feelings and struggles while verbalizing positive regard and validating you. I believe thoughts (positive & negative) have strong influences on emotions and as well as behaviors. I believe that answers to life’s difficulties are within each of us
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University. I have been working in private practice for over 10 years, helping adolescents and adults navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change.
My areas of specialization include trauma and couples counseling, and I have a particular passion for working with women. I understand that women often carry many different roles and responsibilities, and sometimes lose sight of their own needs in the process. I enjoy helping women work through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the many unexpected circumstances that can leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Maybe you’ve gotten really good at functioning while quietly wondering why the same thoughts, emotions, or relationship patterns keep showing up. Anxiety can leave you overthinking everything, ADHD may make it hard to slow down or stay on track, depression can disconnect you from yourself, and trauma can continue shaping how you respond long after the experience is over. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, and PTSD, along with identity concerns, relationship and family issues, stress, anger, grief, LGBTQIA+ and transgender experiences, and cultural or ethnic concerns when they’re part of the bigger picture. I believe therapy can be meaningful without feeling heavy all the time—there’s room to laugh, be yourself, and figure things out as we go. My goal is to help you understand yourself and your patterns more clearly so you can make choices that better reflect how you actually want to live, relate, and show up.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Life can get heavy, and sometimes you get to a point where you know something needs to change, you just may not know where to start. That’s where I can help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, major life changes, or just trying to make sense of everything you’ve been carrying, we can work through it together.
I work with children, teens, and adults, with a special passion for supporting at-risk youth, justice-involved individuals, and people who may feel like they’ve been judged, misunderstood, or overlooked. You don’t have to come into therapy with the right words or have everything figured out. Come as you are. We’ll start there and work toward where you want to be.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Relationship Issues
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna
I'm Brad and I'm a therapist in North Austin who specializes in treating PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My style has been described as compassionate, mindful, and relational. My primary modality is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a structured intervention which treats PTSD by challenging unproductive beliefs generated by the traumatic event.
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Ascension, Oscar, Oxford,
As a licensed clinical social worker, I've spent my career working alongside people
who've often felt unseen, underserved, or unsupported by the systems meant to help
them. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in marginalized communities
navigating identity, mental health, relationships, and trauma. My approach is
grounded in genuine curiosity about who you are, not just what brings you in. You'll
find a space built on empathy and empowerment, where you can show up exactly as
you are. I'd love to connect.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna insurance
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois and Michigan, I believe that therapy is your space, shaped by what you need right now.
With 13+ years of experience in community mental health, residential treatment, and inpatient psychiatry, I provide therapy and parent coaching to:
- Children (5 years and older) & Families
- Young Adults & Adults
- Parents & Caregivers
I work alongside individuals navigating hard moments—especially those who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or powerless. Often, the people I work with are themselves experiencing or have a loved one impacted by:
- major life stress or conflict at home or school/work
- trauma
- grief and loss
- depression
- anxiety
- psychosis
- mania
- substance use
You are the expert on your own life and your own healing. My role is to meet you where you are and walk with you on your path, sometimes guiding, sometimes following, but mostly walking side-by-side.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
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