She/Her/Hers
"No man steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man."
Heraclitus
ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Renée, a clinical social worker who believes that the most courageous act we can do for ourselves is starting the journey of discovering who we really are - daring to question our current reality and what others have told us we are "supposed" to be. So often we can get weighed down by these messages, which can lead to feelings of isolation, disconnection, and a sense of feeling lost.
I strive to create a safe space in which the journey to living your most authentic life can unfold. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing issues related to perfectionism or chronic worrying/ruminating thoughts, acute or complex trauma, relationship concerns, substance abuse, grief/loss, gender/sexual identity, and spiritual curiosity/exploration. I see myself as someone who will listen when you need to be heard, sit with you when you’re in pain, and celebrate the victory of overcoming challenges.
HOW I HELP
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy, which essentially means that I like to mix and match various treatment modalities specific to your specific needs and goals for therapy. I believe that past events can have profound impacts on our current experience of life, but also that our current environments and the systems of which we are a part play a role in how we view ourselves and relate to the world. I am a proponent of using psychodynamic, attachment, and system theories to inform my work, while applying practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based techniques. In this work, we are co-captains. You are the expert, as no one knows your life better than you. You decide where we start and where you want to go. I just help steer the ship.
SPECIALTIES
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Individuals age 15 and up
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Grief/loss
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Stress and trauma
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Depression and Anxiety disorders
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Addiction
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Caregiver burnout
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Relationship issues
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Gender/sexual identity
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Spiritual curiosity/exploration
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Dream exploration and interpretation
EXPERIENCE
While obtaining my Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, I gained extensive experience working with domestic violence survivors and their children. I then spent several years working as a crisis intervention specialist in a hospital emergency department before venturing into the private practice setting to work more closely with clients on an individual basis.
CONTACT ME
Please feel free to reach out to me - I am happy to chat and answer any questions! I know seeking a therapist can feel daunting, but please know that I am here to support you and that this is a judgment-free space.
PHONE
224-300-0987
ADDRESS
636 Church Street
Suite 419A
Evanston, Illinois 60201