-About Mallory-

Mallory has over 10 years experience in the social work field providing intensive clinical services to individuals and families. Prior to starting her practice, Mallory was a Program Director overseeing residential programs at a non-profit for individuals and families impacted by unstable housing, HIV/AIDS, and a variety of mental health issues.

Mallory specializes in providing holistic, trauma and person-centered psychotherapy and integrates tools and skills drawn from contextual behavioral therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Mallory works to establish a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming environment where clients can begin to explore what brought them to therapy. She works to build an authentic therapuetic relationship and is committed to collaborating with each client on their goals. Mallory believes that empowering clients to deepen insight around behaviors and patterns in their life that get in the way of their goals, while simultaneously building self compassion—are vital parts of the therapuetic process.

Mallory has had the opportunity to work with clients from all walks of life and with a variety of presenting problems. She has extensive training and experience working with college students and young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, adult survivors of childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma, individuals struggling with perfectionism or in high pressure environments, and individuals experiencing difficulty with emotion regulation that impacts interpersonal functioning.

-EDUCATION-

University of Chicago (Master’s in Social Work)

Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame (Bachelor’s in Social Work)

UChicago Contextual Behavioral Therapy Fellowship Completed

-LICENSURE-

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in State of IL and Approved Out of State Telehealth Provider in Florida

-MEMBERSHIPS-

National Association of Social Workers

Association for Contextual Behavior Science

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)