
Integrative Coach and Counselor - Personal Growth & Transformation
Greater Chicago Area

Integrative Coach and Counselor - Personal Growth & Transformation
Greater Chicago Area
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Integrative Coach
I am a Holistic Psychotherapist and the Founder and Director of Soul Choice Counseling, Ltd. Counseling is my passion and my calling. When working with clients, I hold them in the highest vision of themself and see them not as their problem or concern, but as the whole person that they are, in Mind, Body, & Spirit.
Most of my clients are in their 40's and 50's dealing with issues such as:
Relationships, Self Esteem, Self-Sabotaging behavior patterns, unhealthy food choies, grief and loss and/or divorce.
I hold a Bachelor's in Education from Illinois State University and a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University, Chicago. I am Certified in Hypnotherapy, Holistic Nutrition and Integrative Coaching, a uniquly powerful heat-based based process of coaching based upon the work of the Shadow and best selling books written by Debbie Ford. My specialities create for clients, a true Mind, Body, Spirit approach to well-being.
In addition to Integrative Counseling / Coaching, I enjoy creating and facilitating inspiring workshops, in addition to giving lectures and classes on the topic of personal and spiritual growth.
Creating healthy boundaries, Family dynamics, Dating and Relationships, Co - Dependency, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Spiritual Divorce Coaching.
(Mental Health Care industry)
May 2009 — Present (8 months)
Certified in Integrative Coaching in the Blueprint model and in Spiritual Divorce Coaching.
Both models were created by NY Times Best Selling author, Debbie Ford and are based upon her work with The Shadow and Transformational Psychology.
This unique type of coaching is a process of the heart rather than a process of the mind, leading people within to access their deepest knowing and inner wisdom for answer. It has a spiritual foundation to it as well and has a proven track record of bringing about amazing change for clients who do this work.
(Individual & Family Services industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Learn not only how to start eating healthy, but which foods are best for your unique body and life style.
Done in a coaching format, clients learn about new foods and add them into their diet while understanding nutrition from both an Eastern and Western approach.
Begin to make nourishing and self-loving choices for yourself and your life.
(Mental Health Care industry)
May 1993 — Present (16 years 8 months)
In addition to the above information, I take a Integrative approach to Counseling. Sessions may include Guided Visualization, Journaling work, Spiritual Direction, or suggestions for body or energy work to compliment healing.
Clients come to me becuase they know that their life is waiting for them and they are ready to go out there and start to live it, fully.
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
June 2001 — December 2006 (5 years 7 months)
Worked with patients and families at end of life. Provided support and education as well as grief support.
(Individual & Family Services industry)
2001 — 2004 (3 years )
(Individual & Family Services industry)
March 1999 — June 2001 (2 years 4 months)
Provided out-patient counseling with individuals and couples. Facilitated groups, classes and workshops on practical spirituality,
In addition assisted at retreats run by Neale Donald Walsch on the Converations with God best selling series of books.
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
June 1993 — March 1999 (5 years 10 months)
Provided clinical out-patient counseling sessions for individuals, couples, and famlies. Mainly served the Jewish community on the north side of Chicago. Worked with elderly and also with Holocaust Survivors as well. Did intake and assessment.
Certified Health Counselor , Integrative Nutrition & Wellness , 2006 — 2007
MSW , Social Work , 1990 — 1993
Strong focus on psychotherapy and women's issues.
BS Ed , Elementary Education, Music , 1972 — 1976
Spirituality,healthy eating,nature,the environment,hiking,photography,native american spirituality,playing piano
American Association of Drugless Practitioners, National Guild of Hynpotists, National Association of Social Workers, ReCreation Foundation/CWG, Evanston Sustainable Network Forum
Being alive on this earth is an honor!