Find A Psychologist in Manhattan, IL.

A Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) has not only fulfilled requirements via hundreds of classroom hours to achieve a doctoral degree but has also completed 5 years of face-to-face experience in psychological assessment, diagnosing, and treatment of children, adolescents, couples, families, groups, & individuals. While I am in a solo practice today, I have worked with clients in hospitals, group practices, in-home care, & mental health clinics in the Chicagoland area. I am extremely qualified to be your psychological listener and guide.

Home Psych Services, P.C. employs the entire spectrum of behavioral healthcare providers including clinical social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Our staff psychologists are able to assist in neuropsychological testing, psychological testing for learning disability / ADHD, and assist in setting up home-based behavior modification programs.

I specialize in brief therapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their lives. I use a supportive and caring approach combined with analytical methods to help you feel better quickly. I can help those who struggle with relationship issues, childhood behavioral problems, anxiety and panic, trauma, depression and bipolar, and those seeking support while going through health or legal issues. I also offers psychological testing, including the following: Developmental Evaluations, Psychoeducational Evaluations, ADHD Evaluations, Autism Spectrum Evaluations, Bipolar Disorder Evaluations, Fitness for Parenting Evaluations, Neuropsychological Screenings, and Bariatric Assessments. Give me a call today for a free phone consultation.

I would describe my therapeutic approach to be cognitive behavioral (CBT), with an emphasis on the behavioral. I also like to integrate other third wave mindfulness-based CBT approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy when indicated. I believe that success in therapy relies upon a foundation of mutual trust and a sense of safety, and that the therapeutic alliance is one of the most important factors in helping clients improve and reach their goals. ​

Working with individuals, couples and families to get the most out of therapy is very important. Using a family systems approach allows the client to better understand the role that they are playing within the family unit and how to better utilize there individual gifts to improve each relationship. Also clients learn how to set boundaries and accept the boundaries of others.

There is more to counseling than giving a diagnosis and treating symptoms. Counseling is about encouraging therapeutic dynamic, using the best evidence based practices, and staying on top of new developments in the field. I know as a Psychologist that being up to date on the current and effective counseling approaches, is crucial to helping you reach your counseling plan and goals. As a researcher, I conduct and use research to inform and shape customized counseling plans for yourself, family or marriage. You'll receive the newest methods of treatment that are guided with compassion and informed by science.