CONNECTING THROUGH A GREATER PURPOSE
Psychotherapy
Ky offers individual, relationship (couples therapy), and family therapy for clients located in Illinois and Washington, specializing in helping those dealing with anxiety and trauma. Ky is committed to creating warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental spaces where clients feel safe to be open and vulnerable. Known for being an attentive and reflective listener, Ky communicates with clarity, empathy, and honesty. Areas of specialty include anxiety, attachment and relationship dynamics, complex trauma, traits associated with personality disorders, family systems, LGBTQIA+ experiences, and neurodivergence. IFS and EMDR offered.
Training and Education
Welcome to Ky’s education and training program, designed to equip professionals who work with clients impacted by trauma, especially complex trauma. Even with the best intentions, our actions don’t always create the outcomes we hope for. Ky offers compassionate, skilled guidance to help professionals bridge that gap, fostering the knowledge, tools, and self-awareness needed to align impact with intent.
Consultation
Ky values collaborating with fellow professionals to explore best practices for providing attachment-centered care, particularly when working with clients who present traits associated with personality disorders such as borderline, dependent, and narcissistic. Recognizing that access to consultation can be a financial challenge, Ky has secured funding to cover fees when needed—ensuring that all professionals can receive the essential support crucial for their work.
Keywords: anxiety, trauma, couples therapy, Illinois, Washington
current Community service
Chair, NASW-IL Chapter Legislative Committee
Ky has been appointed to serve as Chair of the 2024–2025 NASW-Illinois Legislative Committee, reflecting their deep commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics. This commitment emphasizes the importance of understanding how the political arena influences clinical social work practice, particularly for those addressing issues like anxiety and trauma, and advocates for policy changes that promote social justice and meet basic human needs.
In this role, Ky will guide the committee in advising and supporting the Director of Legislative Affairs on state policy positions the chapter will champion or oppose during the Illinois legislative session. The committee will also collaborate with the Chapter to shape impactful statements and advocacy efforts, ensuring that the voices of social workers, including those working as couples therapists or utilizing EMDR techniques, are strongly represented in the policymaking process.