My work is rooted in the belief that people deserve to feel safe, understood, and supported, especially when life feels overwhelming. As a therapist and the founder of Serenity Counseling and Wellness, I help children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. I bring warmth, honesty, and collaboration to therapy, with care that considers each person’s experiences, relationships, and strengths.

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Growing up on Chicago's North Shore shaped my sense of community and the kind of clinician I wanted to become. After spending several years working in Charlotte, North Carolina, returning to the Chicago area and expanding Serenity has been especially meaningful. Building this practice has allowed me to bring together two things I care deeply about: helping people heal and making quality mental health care more accessible.

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In Charlotte, I served on a specialized team of mental health clinicians responding alongside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to calls involving children who had experienced or witnessed violence. Working closely with law enforcement, child protective services, and other professionals, I helped children and families establish safety and stability in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events. That experience continues to shape my work and my understanding of how trauma affects the whole family.

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I am nationally certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and have completed EMDRIA-approved training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As an EMDR therapist, I am excited to continue deepening my skills as I pursue full EMDR certification. These approaches inform my work, but I tailor therapy to the person in front of me, with attention to their needs, comfort, and pace.

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I have a particular interest in supporting children and adolescents whose parents are separated or divorced. I help families navigate changing relationships, anxiety, and the emotional challenges of moving between households. My experience also includes reunification therapy. When appropriate, I collaborate with schools, medical providers, and other supports to help families build greater consistency and connection beyond the therapy room.

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Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and our two dogs, Jax and Sammy. I am also a very proud “KK” to my niece and nephew. Family time means everything to me, whether we are sharing a meal or simply being together. I love to travel, explore new places, and experience different cultures, especially with the people I love. When I am home, you will often find me experimenting in the kitchen, where trying new recipes has become one of my favorite creative outlets.