About
I obtained my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. I completed my master's program while working as an advocate for crime victims at a nonprofit organization I founded in 2008, Mothers On a Mission to Stop Violence (MOMSV). During my time at MOMSV, I authored three laws that passed unanimously in the State of Illinois, strengthening and protecting crime victims' rights. After graduation, I became employed as a crisis and suicide prevention worker at the DuPage County Health Department. I am currently employed as a full-time IRIS Counselor with Charlotte County Behavioral Center. I care about my clients and respect their courage to commit to treatment by making their mental health a priority. It's not easy to give oneself permission to heal and develop the patience to understand that processing is a process.
