Meet Vanessa
Contact Vanessa
Phone: 773-998-1220
E-mail: vanessa@lakeviewtherapygroup.com
Fun Facts About Vanessa
Born and raised in Canada 🇨🇦
Youngest of 7 children
Mom of 3
Loves dogs, knitting, kayaking, and gardening
Aspires to live creatively
Approach to Therapy
Vanessa is an interactive therapist whose work is informed by education and experience. Her training as a marriage and family therapist is unique. It emphasizes the connection between problems and relationships. By considering the link between them, Vanessa is able to create a contextual framework. And the context of any problem, big or small, matters. Vanessa tailors her approach to meet the needs of each client. She is committed to providing therapy that respects privacy and autonomy while promoting well-being.
Clinical Interests & Expertise
Depression and anxiety
Major life transitions —marriage, separation, divorce, reconciliation, becoming parents, co-parenting, job loss, moving
Co-dependency, identity, and self-esteem issues
Grief and loss across the lifespan
Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD
Relationship issues —ADHD, infidelity, bipolar disorder, premarital counseling, parenting issues, and marital distress
Major life transitions —marriage, separation, divorce, reconciliation, becoming parents, co-parenting, job loss, moving
Co-dependency, identity, and self-esteem issues
Grief and loss across the lifespan
Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD
Relationship issues —ADHD, infidelity, bipolar disorder, premarital counseling, parenting issues, and marital distress
Education and Training
BA in English: The University of Western Ontario
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy: Northwestern University
Certificate in Mediation Skills Training: Center for Conflict Resolution
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Illinois
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy: Northwestern University
Certificate in Mediation Skills Training: Center for Conflict Resolution
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Illinois
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
