I am passionate about helping students defeat their stress so they can have a University of Illinois experience they will treasure for the rest of their lives. I believe students have the potential for great lives, and I am honored to walk alongside them through part of their journey to give encouragement, support, and new perspectives. The theories and techniques I use are designed to help the student develop new pathways of thinking, behavior, and emotion, resulting in greater confidence and skill in facing the pressures of their lives. Most commonly, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.