About — CalmingPathways

Hi! I am so happy you are here.

Meet Riley

Welcome! I hope to create a supportive and calming space for you to explore your inner world and experiences. My goal is to guide you in cultivating a more meaningful self-understanding by helping you explore the underlying causes of your pain and empowering you to embrace your authentic self.

While my clinical focus includes working with youth and adults navigating life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and identity development, I firmly believe in the power of prioritizing overall health and wellness. Seeking help is not limited to one's lowest points but can be a proactive step toward improving the quality of your life.

I am a compassionate, genuine, and dedicated mental health clinician, and I am fully committed to helping you on your journey toward a balanced and fulfilling life. I am so excited to meet you!

I earned a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Child and Adolescent Specialization from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Prior, I completed a Bachelor's in Psychology and Sociology with a Criminal Justice Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have experience in private practice, community mental health, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings, providing individual and group psychotherapy to clients with a variety of mental health concerns.

I am a Certified Grief Professional and a Certified Integrative Medicine Practitioner. I am a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Group Psychotherapy Association.

Therapy is about human connection, and I deeply believe in the power of the relationship between the clinician and the client. Aside from being a therapist, I am also a fellow human! I welcome my own personality into the therapeutic space to deepen our relationship and foster a genuine connection. Some things I love are enjoying the outdoors, exploring new restaurants, playing tennis, running, and traveling to new places with loved ones.