My Approach

I believe therapy is most effective when it is built on collaboration, trust, and genuine connection.  I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free space where clients feel comfortable being honest exploring difficult life experiences and showing up as their authentic selves.  I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as you work to better understand yourself and progress toward the life you want.

I am a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) provider and use EMDR alongside evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strengths-based strategies.  I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, struggles with self-esteem and confidence, body image and weight management (mental health) based concerns, and challenges related to how past experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and our relationships.

I also specialize in couples and relationship work.  I enjoy helping couples and families improve communication, navigate conflict, strengthen emotional connection, and build healthier foundations for their relationships and dynamics.  I also believe couples counseling can be valuable not only when a relationship is struggling, but also as a way to strengthen communication, understand one another more deeply, and prepare for major life transitions such as marriage.

Additionally, I work with clients who are navigating life transitions, changes in relationships, or periods of rediscovering themselves.  Whether you are healing from a difficult relationship, adjusting to a new chapter, exploring your identity, rebuilding your confidence, or simply trying to better understand who you are and what you want, therapy can provide a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself.

My work is grounded in multicultural awareness and culturally responsive care.  As an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider, I am always committed to creating a space where clients feel seen, respected, and supported in exploring their identities, relationships, and lived experiences.  I approach each client with curiosity and openness, recognizing that culture, identity, relationships, and personal experiences all shape the way we experience the world.

Above all, I strive to meet clients where they are.  My hope is that therapy feels like a place where you can be understood without judgment, recognize your strengths, develop the tools you need, achieve your identified goals, and feel more confident in yourself and the life you are creating.

Education

EMDR Trained Provider- EMDR Institute, 2025
Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Capella University- 2021
Graduate Certification in Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Counseling, Capella University- 2019
Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh -2017
Associates Degree, College of DuPage- 2015

Experience

My experience stems from an intensive and inclusive Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Degree program, as well as providing individual, couples, and family counseling in private practice settings.  Throughout my clinical experience, I have worked with clients navigating a wide range of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, body image and weight-management related concerns, identity exploration, grief, guilt and self-blame, OCD, bipolar disorder, sleep disturbances, and relationship and marriage challenges.  I also have experience supporting clients through life transitions, communication challenges, and periods of personal growth and rediscovery.

*Note: Ms. Anderson treats patients 12 & older.