I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a passion for working with underserved populations and improving access to quality mental health care. I earned my Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with a focus on clinical child psychology. My background includes supporting children, adolescents, and families in therapeutic schools, community programs, and hospital settings.

Most recently, I worked as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Friend Family Health Center in Chicago, providing therapy to children and adolescents and collaborating with medical providers to support patients’ mental health needs. In that role, I developed a psychological assessment program for children and teens with neurodevelopmental concerns, including ADHD and autism.

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Through this work, I developed a particular passion for testing and helping families find thoughtful answers grounded in research. I value taking the time to understand the full picture and translating assessment findings into clear, practical recommendations families can use at home, at school, and in treatment.

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At Serenity, my practice is dedicated exclusively to psychological testing at our Skokie location. I provide evaluations for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disability, and other concerns related to development, emotions, and behavior. I evaluate children beginning at age six who have completed kindergarten. My approach looks beyond a diagnosis to better understand each person’s strengths, challenges, and support needs.

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My clinical background includes individual and family therapy with children and adolescents experiencing trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and behavioral challenges. This combination of therapy and assessment experience helps me consider how a person’s development, relationships, environment, and emotional experiences may influence what they are facing.

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Collaboration is an important part of my work. I have extensive experience partnering with families, teachers, school teams, medical providers, and community professionals to connect assessment findings with meaningful support. I was honored to receive the Champion Award from the Chicago Department of Public Health for my work and collaboration on the Mental Health Equity Initiative.

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Seeking an evaluation can bring a mix of hope, uncertainty, and questions. You do not need to arrive with everything figured out. My role is to listen, help make sense of the information we gather, and work with you toward a clearer understanding of what comes next.

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Outside of work, I love traveling and experiencing the world around me. Exploring new places, learning about different cultures, and discovering something unfamiliar are some of my favorite ways to spend my time.

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