Information for Young Adults about my Counseling Services

My practice is generally limited to adolescents and young adults who are struggling with an exasperating relationship with a parent, excessive anxiety, depression, a major loss or the mental distraction of a recent or past traumatic event.

One of my special interests is to help clients of all ages who have witnessed something highly disturbing or shared in a near-death experience due to a mortal threat. For example, this might involve being the victim of a physical assault, being present at a bank robbery, an office shooting, suffering through a natural disaster, being held as a hostage, having to go into harm's way to rescue or protect a victim, going to a scene in which the person witnessed human carnage, etc. I am experienced in Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing (CISD) and trained to conduct Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR); both of which are specialized techniques to address these types of critical incidents. In the days or weeks following a critical incident I can be available to assist affected individuals (on an in-person basis) to address their reactions and/or reduce their symptoms of excessive anxiety.

Additional information about some of the specifics of my practice can be reviewed before calling. If you are not already familiar with your rights as a potential client you may want to consider reading over the HIPAA guidelines at: http://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html. Another interesting and helpful resource which lists terms and describes rights that you are entitled to and protected by is the Confidentiality Act of Illinois.

At this time the scope of my private practice is limited to clients accepted for brief or short-term assistance.

Updated: 6/9/23