I am a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University in Chicago in 2017. Along with my counseling education and skills, I had a successful first career working as a special education and traditional elementary teacher, reading specialist, and literacy staff developer. Recently, I worked in higher education as a doctorate level college professor for 18 years, at a community college teaching developmental and traditional English classes. I work with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing transitional life challenges with family, relationships, or education. I help couples who are exploring and improving their communication, parenting, intimacy, and sexuality. I identify and affirm members of the LGBTQ+ communities. I assist you to move towards your life goals and wellness. I have valuable professional and life experiences working with all ages, challenges, and diversity of people. I have provided counseling to people with severe mental illness, depression, OCD, anxiety, addictions, and transitional life challenges. I am passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated in working with diverse people with a variety of issues.