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Welcome to Brave Space Psychotherapy! I’m honored that you’re considering starting your journey toward healing and growth with me. Taking the first step to seek support is a courageous act, and I am here to provide a safe, compassionate space tailored to your unique needs. Below, you’ll find information about what to expect, how to prepare for your first session, and practical details to get started.

What to Expect

Therapy is a collaborative process. My role is to create a brave space where you feel supported as we work together toward your goals. In our sessions, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing, uncover the strengths and resources you already have, and develop tools to help you navigate your journey.

I specialize in helping individuals navigate:

  • Traumatic grief

  • Life-changing medical diagnoses (their own or a loved one’s)

  • Perinatal loss

  • Complex PTSD (CPTSD)

My approach is trauma-informed, deeply relational, and integrates evidence-based methods, including:

  • EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Parts Work (Internal Family Systems)

  • Interpersonal Neurobiology

  • Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Every session is tailored to meet you where you are, ensuring that our work aligns with your specific needs and goals.

Our first session will focus on getting to know you. We’ll explore your reasons for seeking therapy, discuss your history, and begin to identify your goals for our work together. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions and get a sense of how I work as a therapist.

To make the most of our time, consider:

  • Reflecting on what brought you to therapy

  • Identifying any specific goals or areas of concern

  • Bringing any questions you might have about the process

Your First Session

FAQs

Get answers to all your questions.

  • Sessions are 50 minutes and typically held weekly or biweekly, depending on your goals and availability. We’ll find a rhythm that supports your growth without feeling overwhelming.

  • I offer both in person sessions in Joliet, IL and virtually throughout the state of Illinois.

  • For our first session, come as you are! Bring any questions, concerns, or hopes you have for our work together.

  • My fee for each 50-min session is $175.

  • Yes, I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO.

Ready to begin?

Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to schedule your first session or if you have questions, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s create a brave space where you can heal, grow, and thrive.