Specialties
“I believe that each of us possess inner strengths that bring healing, restoration, and life. Therapy is the catalyst that enables us to access this strength and empowers us to live a better qualify of life. I specialize in the building of strong foundation relationships and teach the tools that are necessary to continue positive progress within those relationships.”
- Anxiety/Panic Disorders
- Christian Counseling
- Communication (Assertiveness Skills, Social Skills)
- Coping and Stress Management Issues
- Depression/Mood Disorders
- Family Therapy
- Grief/Loss
- Intimacy Therapy
- Phobias/Fears
- Positive Peer Relationships
- Relationship (Couples, Parent-Child, Families
- Transition of Life Issues
- Trauma
- Women’s Issues
- Work Conflict Management
Educational Background
“My formal education inspired me to pursue a career in counseling. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Indonesia and my Master’s degree in the United States which has provided me a multicultural background and perspective. My education has been both clinical and pastoral counseling.”
- Licensed: Professional Counselor, Illinois
- MA: Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University of Chicago
- BA: Clinical Psychology, University of Padjadjaran
Professional Experience
“Through my professional experience in Indonesia and the United States I have worked with a wide range of clients from individuals dealing with daily stressors, to those suffering with depression and anxiety, to those who have lived through acute trauma including natural disaster.”
- Therapist: Ecker Center for Mental Health, Elgin, Illinois
- Better Birth Outcome Manager: Firman Community Services, Rolling Meadows and Chicago, Illinois
- Lecturer and Therapist: Psychology department of Atman Jaya University, Indonesia
- Trainer: Basic Counseling for Trauma Recovery, Jogjakarta, Indonesia
- Co-Facilitator: Aceh Trauma Recovery Aftermath Tsunami Training, Indonesia
- Consultant: Drugs and Rehabilitation Center, Indonesia
Continuing Education
“My passion as a therapist motivates me to expand my knowledge and expertise.”
- Family Therapy and Brief Situation-Focused Therapy
- Transpersonal Approach for Trauma Recovery
- Internal Family System
Professional Memberships
- Member: American Counseling Association