Phil is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received his bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. He has spent the past twenty years working in a variety of clinical settings, including working with the homeless, inner-city families and adolescents in Chicago and Gary, IN, and both inpatient and outpatient settings in the city and suburbs. For the past twelve years he has focused his work in the western suburbs with office locations in Wheaton, Naperville, and currently in Lisle.

He specializes in working with adults, adolescents, and their families. While he is comfortable working with clients of a wide age spectrum he has a special knack for connecting with teens, especially those who are considered hard-to-handle, have been to multiple therapists, and in and out of various juvenile settings. He has a unique talent for assisting teens in addressing the issues they face in today’s complicated world. Phil specializes in treating a variety of mood and anxiety related disorders, ADHD, and has extensive experience in treating substance abuse and the issues related to these maladies, he is also very comfortable discussing spiritual issues, as well.

Phil genuinely enjoys getting to know the clients he works with “the better I know someone the more equipped I will be to help them in their time of need.” He attempts to bring out the very best in those he works with and understands that not everyone responds to the same treatment so he enjoys incorporating a variety of treatment modalities.

When he is not working Phil is an avid weekend warrior, playing summer league softball, basketball in the winter, and golf whenever time permits. He loves spending time with his family traveling, going to movies, or just hanging out. He is a committed professional and family man who strives to give his very best.