Rae has over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her specialties include working with anxiety and panic disorders, depression and stress, grief and loss, ADHD, and spiritual and faith issues. As a therapist and Licensed Minister, she is passionate about helping to bring a deeper understanding of mental health issues to pastors, clergy, and parishioners. Rae is also a Certified Trauma Healing Facilitator, leading trauma-informed Christian-based healing groups for pastors and laymen.

Rae holds an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College, Wheaton Illinois. She is a member of the Illinois Counseling Association, Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, and Christian Counseling Professionals of Chicagoland.

Rae’s previous experience working in private practice, in-patient facilities, and in-home counseling for foster care children has allowed her to provide mental healthcare to people of all backgrounds. Utilizing the modality of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Rae’s approach to counseling includes treating the whole person.

“I believe when the whole person is treated – mentally, physically, and spiritually – true healing can be achieved.”

Rae sees clients in Naperville and via telehealth, available on weekdays and evenings.

Rae accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and United Behavioral Health PPO.