I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Performance Coach. I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Sport & Human Performance from Adler University.

I work with clients ages 8–35 who are navigating concerns such as ADHD, grief, performance-related anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, life transitions, stress, and trauma. I especially enjoy working with high-performing individuals and athletes who have survived hard things and are used to being “the strong one.” Together, we explore the thoughts that fuel you and the ones that wear you down, while reconnecting to your body and cultivating an inner sense of calm.

I believe therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about unburdening what was never yours to carry in the first place and learning how to function well within a complex and demanding system. If you’re feeling stuck, frayed, or tired of managing everything on your own, you don’t have to do it alone. You’re not broken—and you’re not behind. You’re right where you’re meant to be, and I’d be honored to support you from here.

I am currently accepting clients at the La Grange location and via telehealth, and can be reached at jackie@beginwithinchicago.com | 708-789-9240