There are times when we can all benefit from a fresh perspective and that's what New Directions is all about .. a new look, a new feel .. a New Direction.

You will have the benefit of dealing with someone who has over 21 years of experience in the helping professions, the past 10 of which have been as a psychotherapist in private practice. I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people, ranging from individuals to couples & groups; from business seminars to interpersonal relationship workshops; from alternative lifestyles concerns to the internet.

I hold a Masters of Human Services and a Masters of Professional Counseling. In addition, I am in the 4th year of a 5 year Ph.D. program in psychology. Furthermore, I am licensed in the State of Illinois. I draw on a diversity of helping techniques while keeping firmly in mind the goal is to work with what best fits for you -- the consumer of my services.

The foundation of my practice is to counsel with genuine compassion, openness of mind, and impeccable integrity. New Directions doesn't just say that you deserve to be treated with respect, dignity, and thoughtfulness -- we mean it. Based on that belief, the first session is a freebie, to allow you an opportunity to meet me face2face, to get a feel for what you could expect in undertaking this journey, and to make sure we will be the right 'fit' for your needs.

I specialize in partner counseling (traditional and non-traditional), sexual abuse survivor recovery, personal enhancement, stress management, and alternative lifestyles counseling. Appointments are available weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays.

Please do not hesitate to pick up the phone to give me a call, whether that is for more information, to make an appointment, or if you are another therapist reading this .. to make a new contact. In any case, your call is most welcome.