Practice Information
Practice Philosophy:
As President of AgoraMHN, I'm not here to market my own clinical practice. We designed this site to be a transparent marketplace to do two things: 1) help consumers find and the feel comfortable enough to CHOOSE the mental health professional that fits with their specific needs and 2) to help mental health professionals market their practices more effectively.
Age Group:
Adolescent, Adult, Senior
Language Fluency:
English
Practice / Cultural Specialties:
I speak fluent Rhode Island and can communicate with descendants from the original 13 colonies. My specialty is working with consumers and professionals. I enjoy helping people connect.
I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s heaviest seasons with warmth, clarity, and genuine collaboration. Therapy with me isn't about rigid clinical jargon; it is a safe, conversational space where you can let your guard down and feel truly heard. Together, we will make sense of your struggles and build practical tools to help you move forward.
I believe therapy is a partnership. My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, and tailored directly to you. I integrate evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help manage daily thoughts, alongside trauma-informed care and EMDR concepts to process deeper, deep-rooted pain. We won't just talk about the past—we will focus on how to help you feel grounded and empowered today.
A core focus of my practice is supporting women through complex life transitions, maternal stress, and the subtle ways society impacts mental well-being. Together, we work on dismantling burnout, reclaiming your identity, and cultivating a profound sense of self-worth.
Service Information
Problem Specialties:
Anxiety / stress, Depression - general, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Panic attacks, Agoraphobia, Addictions - substance
Problems Treated:
Anxiety / stress, Bereavement / grief and loss, Coping with health / medical problems, Couples / family issues, Eating disorders, Depression - general, Habit or impulse control problems (smoking, spending, gambling, etc.), Impaired concentration, Irrational thinking / loss of touch with reality, Narcissistic personality, Psychosomatic problems, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Panic attacks, Pervasive or out-of-control anger, Phobia, Postpartum depression, Sexual disorders, Sleep disorders, Substance abuse, Some other problem, not listed here, Health anxiety, Hoarding, Aging and geriatric issues, Agoraphobia, Addictions - substance , Assertiveness problems, Binge eating -overeating problems, Bipolar disorder - mood swings, Borderline personality, Career issues, Divorce-related issues, Men's issues, Suicidal thoughts / urges, Trauma-related issues, Women's issues
Treatment Approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Therapy (CT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfullness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Supportive
Insurance Accepted:
Medicare
Standard Hourly Price:
$185 DIsplay Calendar
Service Types:
Individual therapy, Group therapy, Consultation only (single visit), Virtual sessions
Professional Background
Education:
University of Illinois (Chicago)
Degree:
Ph.D. (1988)
State of Licensure:
Illinois
License Number:
071-004154
Years of Experience:
39 years
Hospital Affiliation:
Endeavor Health(Evanston, IL)
Teaching Experience:
YES
Professional Organzation Affiliations:
American Psychological Assoc
Association of Behavioral and Cognitve Therapies
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Association
I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s heaviest seasons with warmth, clarity, and genuine collaboration. Therapy with me isn't about rigid clinical jargon; it is a safe, conversational space where you can let your guard down and feel truly heard. Together, we will make sense of your struggles and build practical tools to help you move forward.
I believe therapy is a partnership. My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, and tailored directly to you. I integrate evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help manage daily thoughts, alongside trauma-informed care and EMDR concepts to process deeper, deep-rooted pain. We won't just talk about the past—we will focus on how to help you feel grounded and empowered today.
A core focus of my practice is supporting women through complex life transitions, maternal stress, and the subtle ways society impacts mental well-being. Together, we work on dismantling burnout, reclaiming your identity, and cultivating a profound sense of self-worth.
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My Activity
Videos
Why we created the Agora Mental Health Network
Choosing a great therapist shouldn't have to be so hard. So we created a modern, transparent marketplace: one where mental health professionals can showcase themselves and where consumers can really get to know and choose the person who is just right.
Operant conditioning humor
From the Big Bang Theory show, here is a humorous depiction of positive reinforcement in action.
Jon Kabat-Zinn: Mindfullness
In a couple of minutes, Kabat-Zin defines and describes the process that is called "mindfulness". His first book, titled "Full Catastrophe Living", details the variety of dilemmas we experience in living and how we can approach them.
Forms
Groups and Seminars
I speak fluent Rhode Island and can communicate with descendants from the original 13 colonies. My specialty is working with consumers and professionals. I enjoy helping people connect.
I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s heaviest seasons with warmth, clarity, and genuine collaboration. Therapy with me isn't about rigid clinical jargon; it is a safe, conversational space where you can let your guard down and feel truly heard. Together, we will make sense of your struggles and build practical tools to help you move forward.
I believe therapy is a partnership. My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, and tailored directly to you. I integrate evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help manage daily thoughts, alongside trauma-informed care and EMDR concepts to process deeper, deep-rooted pain. We won't just talk about the past—we will focus on how to help you feel grounded and empowered today.
A core focus of my practice is supporting women through complex life transitions, maternal stress, and the subtle ways society impacts mental well-being. Together, we work on dismantling burnout, reclaiming your identity, and cultivating a profound sense of self-worth.
Blogs
Archive:
The influence of control-related beliefs on OCD
Here is my synopsis of a Clinical Psychology Review article: "Anxiety Disorders and Control Related Beliefs". The summary is particularly helpful to understand the role of control-related beliefs in the development and maintenance of OCD.
Background
There is ample evidence that demonstrates a strong association between individuals’ beliefs a... View More
Modern learning theory models of anxiety disorders
The summary of an article, originally published in the American Psychologist, is primarily intended for therapists with a substantial knowledge of learning models of anxiety disorders. It assumes a psychologically educated reader, but is not beyond comprehension for a layperson. It highlights how vital scientific research is to continually refine our knowledge and better understand the... View More