Hi, I’m Jackie. I believe that many of the hurdles we face—like nagging anxiety, low self-esteem, or that persistent feeling of imposter syndrome—are often rooted in deeper experiences that talk therapy alone can’t always reach. My goal is to help you move past just 'coping' with your symptoms so you can actually start feeling at home in your own skin.
With a Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University and over five years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma and the internal barriers that keep them feeling 'stuck.' My approach is deeply integrative; I use specialized techniques like Brainspotting, EMDR, and Hypnosis to help process the stuff that lives in the body, combined with CBT to provide practical, everyday tools. Whether you’re a high-achiever struggling to feel 'good enough' or someone looking to heal from the past, I provide a compassionate, focused space to do the real work.
Our first session is all about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard. We’ll start by discussing what brings you to therapy right now and what you hope your life looks like on the other side of our work together.
Because I use specialized modalities like Brainspotting and EMDR, I take time in this first meeting to explain how these tools work and how they might fit into your specific healing journey. Think of this as a collaborative 'map-making' session—we’ll look at your history, identify your strengths, and decide on the best path forward so you leave feeling clear, supported, and hopeful about the process.
