About Nellie

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC

Something brought you here with a desire to become the best version of yourself. Finding someone you can trust and feel comfortable opening up to is an important first step in therapy. I want your experience with me to bring awareness and inspiration, but most importantly, a change for the better. I may challenge you, but that creates opportunities for insight and growth. I want you to know that through the complexities of life, you don’t have to face these obstacles alone.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

My personal style is relaxed, open and always judgment free. We all have parts of ourselves that we hide from others, and it’s those parts I’m most curious about. I believe gaining insight into yourself and your relationships can give you the freedom to explore new ways of being that align with your true self. It is a challenging process, but I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you toward the life you want. We will explore your goals for therapy, unearth some of what has led you here, and together move down a path of new thinking and new actions.

Whether you’re here to deal with relationships from the past or present, unpack traumatic experiences, disentangle overwhelming emotions, unlock patterns that are keeping you stuck, or simply want to get to know yourself better, I am here to help.

I have special interest in supporting clients facing life transitions such as children leaving or returning to the nest, divorce, relationship challenges, grief, or career change, as well as finding purpose and meaning in getting older. As a working parent, I also have a particular passion for supporting other parents as they navigate the joys and stressors as their role changes over time.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ME

I have a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. As an undergrad, I studied psychology at Boston College and earned an MBA from DePaul. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of the American Counseling Association. I am a Certified Crisis Counselor through the Crisis Text Line and am Psychological First Aid Certified.

While a large part of my career has been in business, my passion has always been helping others. I am married to an incredible listener, have three young adult children, an old St. Bernard mix named Gertrude and a Bernese Mountain dog mix puppy who chews everything in sight. I love baking the best homemade chocolate chip cookies ever and find my true calm relaxing on a pontoon boat in the summer.