Counseling in Wheaton, IL
Get to the root, not just the symptom
Welcome
Maybe you are the one who keeps it together. On paper, you look fine. But inside, you feel stretched thin, stuck in overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, or the same relationship loops that never seem to fully change. You might be carrying burnout, grief, self-doubt, or thefallout from painful and confusing relationships, and you are tired of pushing through on your own.
My approach is depth-oriented, trauma-focused, and grounded in both relational work and nervous system support. In our work, we slow things down, make sense of what is happening in your internal world and your relationships, and start shifting the patterns underneath. If EMDR is a fit for your goals, we can incorporate it along the way. Not as a quick fix, but as one tool within a relational, nervous-system informed approach. I also provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ clients and support adults navigating interpersonal chaos, complex relationship dynamics, and the long-term effects of overwhelming experiences.
My practice is based in Illinois, and I offer virtual therapy for adults located in Illinois and PSYPACT participating states at the time of session. If you are looking for therapy that goes deeper than coping skills and supports lasting change, you are invited to reach out for a free 15-minute consult.
Our Specialties
Trauma Therapy
Heal from acute, chronic, or complex trauma with compassionate, body-aware care that helps you feel safe in your own life again.
EMDR Therapy
A proven, structured approach to processing painful memories and reducing their hold on your day-to-day emotions and reactions.
Relationship
Counseling
Build deeper connection and understanding with the people who matter most, through guided, judgment-free conversation.
Perfectionism
Therapy
Quiet the inner critic and loosen rigid standards to find a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
About Me
I built Practical Resilience for people who want therapy that goes deeper than coping skills. My approach is warm, direct, trauma-focused, and rooted in relational work and nervous system support.
I help adults understand the patterns beneath the surface, including how early experiences, relationships, emotions, and protective responses shape the way they move through the world.
Therapy with me is collaborative and intentional. We work at a grounded pace to build clarity, strengthen regulation, and create meaningful change that feels sustainable, not rushed.
Therapy Service Self-Pay Rates
Initial Assessment
$250
Subsequent Sessions
$225
EMDR Therapy Session
$300
Extended EMDR Session
$325+
What You Can Expect
We work on calming nervous system swings that pull you into overthinking, shutdown, or push-through mode, so you have more choice in the moment.
We shift people-pleasing and over-functioning so your needs and boundaries feel safer to hold, and you can say no without spiraling.
We map the relationship loop, what triggers it, what it protects, and what to do differently when you feel it starting, so change is not just insight.