My approach is client-centered, empowerment based, compassionate and holistic. I integrate my psychotherapeutic training from the University of Chicago (Master of Clinical Social Work) in psychodynamic, trauma therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based stress reduction with over 10 years of experience as a yoga therapist, to offer a cutting edge and effective mind-body integrative treatment.

Typical presenting concerns: Anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic medical illness, chronic pain, relationship problems, grief and loss, life transitions, spirituality.

I offer a free consultation at my downtown Chicago or Evanston office.  Please contact me at or 312-560-8446 to schedule an appointment.

I have a passion for assisting programs with locating the most cutting edge research as well as time-tested, traditional materials to provide leading yoga certification programs.  My most recent work was cultivating, implementing and administering yoga training curriculum for the National Yoga Institute and the Himalayan International Teachers Association.

I am also available as a guest lecturer to supplement your teacher’s training curriculum with educational programs that will satisfy both Yoga Alliance requirements and your prospective teachers in training.  Some past courses have included:

Yoga Psychology
Meditation
Yoga and Mindfulness
Classroom Creation and Dynamics
Yoga Therapy
Working with Chronic Conditions, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness
Yoga and Depression, Yoga and Anxiety
Developing a Home Practice
    One-on-One Yoga
       Stress and the Nervous System, Stress Management and Prevention
           Tools for Running a Yoga Business