Tess is a dedicated counselor who brings her passion and experience to Light on Anxiety. She completed her Master’s in Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in health psychology and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Northridge.
Before joining our team Tess put her skills to work at an outpatient behavioral health center where she worked with adolescents and adults specializing in substance abuse treatment and anger management. Tess has also worked with autistic children conducting ABA therapy. Tess has a strong passion for helping individuals of all ages. She specializes in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Tess treats individuals with a wide range of anxiety-related issues.
Tess has a commitment to a supportive and non-judgmental environment to get to the root of client’s emotions and develop effective alternative coping strategies. Her expertise in overall mental health and wellness encourages clients to grow and enhance their ability to take on life’s challenges.