Etapas Therapy

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and the founder of Etapas Therapy, a practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life’s challenging stages. Etapas Therapy provides culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy through different transitions in life. 

The name Etapas means “stages,” and it reflects my commitment to walking alongside clients as they navigate change, uncertainty, and growth. Whether you are a parent concerned about your teen, a woman adjusting to the emotional complexities of motherhood, or a caregiver carrying the weight of ongoing grief, you don’t have to do this alone.

My work is deeply shaped by both my professional and personal journey whether through my experience as a school social worker, nine years with the Alzheimer's Association and my personal journey through IVF and miscarriage. 

I specialize in working with adolescents, women navigating fertility and early motherhood, and caregivers coping with grief, including dementia-related and anticipatory loss. These transitions can bring anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, and emotions that often feel confusing or isolating. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and validated.