Individual Financial Therapy
Feel more calm, clear, and confident with money.
Serving Oak Park, Chicago, and Virtual Across Illinois
Feel More In Control
Make Clear Decisions
Feel More Confident
Reduce Stress
Financial therapy helps individuals navigate the emotional, behavioral, and practical side of money.
Money Can Feel Heavier Than It Should
That weight often impacts our stress, relationships, and our future.
Many People Notice:
Thinking about money too often
Decisions feeling harder than they need to be
Avoiding financial tasks because they feel overwhelming
Shame, guilt, and self-doubt building up
Tension in relationships around money
Feeling stuck despite working hard
This isn’t just about the numbers.
Financial decisions aren’t just based on logic. They’re mostly driven by emotion.
Understanding this can start to create real change.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Hi, I’m Eric.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Therapist who helps people work through the emotional and practical side of money.
I’m also a husband and father of twins and triplets, so I understand how financial pressure can affect relationships, identity, and mental health.
In a world where it’s hard to talk about mental health and money, I believe it’s important to have a space where you can slow things down, make sense of what’s been getting in the way, and begin moving forward.
What Can Change…
Uncover your core beliefs and values around money
Feel less overwhelmed
Make financial decisions with confidence
Improve financial boundaries with others
Understand patterns that keep you stuck
Build practical habits and tools that work
Manage anxiety
Communicate clearly with your financial team
What to Expect in Individual Financial Therapy
We often focus on three areas, depending on what feels most helpful for you right now.
Heal the Past
The PastUnderstand how past experiences and early money messages may still affect you today. You can begin letting go of shame, guilt, or patterns that no longer serve you.
Navigate Today
The PresentWork through current challenges like financial stress, debt, habits, boundaries, or difficult decisions. We may also look at practical tools and systems that help money feel more manageable in your daily life.
Build Tomorrow
The FutureClarify what financial peace, freedom, and security mean to you. Create goals and direction that help you move forward with confidence.
Getting Started Is Simple.
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(1) SCHEDULE FREE CONSULTATION
Can financial therapy help? Schedule a FREE 15 minute phone call to see if financial therapy is right for you.
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(2) MAKE A PLAN
In your first session, we’ll set goals and create a personalized plan that’s right for you.
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(3) BUILD LASTING CHANGE
I’ll support you every step of the way to the financial peace you deserve.
Not Sure? No Problem.
The first step is often the hardest.
Take a free self-assessment to reflect whether financial therapy can help you.
Your Self-Assessment Will Explore:
Money Behaviors & Financial Habits
Financial Stress & Emotional Well-Being
Relationships & Financial Conflict
Parenting Stages
Motivation
Common Questions about Individual Financial Therapy
Still have questions? Reach out for a complimentary consultation or take a look at the FAQ page for more information about financial therapy.
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Financial therapy focuses on the emotional, behavioral, and relational side of money. It helps people better understand financial stress, money habits, decision-making patterns, and their overall relationship with money.
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Not at all. Many people start because money feels stressful, confusing, emotional, or hard to navigate. You do not need to have it all figured out before beginning.
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Financial therapy focuses on the emotional and psychological side of money, while coaching and planning are often more focused on strategy, goals, and financial outcomes. This work can complement those services or stand on its own.
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Not at all. Many people seek financial therapy even when things look stable on the outside. Financial stress, anxiety, conflict, avoidance, or uncertainty can happen at many income levels.
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Yes. Financial therapy can help reduce financial stress and anxiety by understanding underlying patterns, building coping skills, creating practical next steps, and developing a clearer path forward.
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Not necessarily. It can be helpful to have a general understanding of debts, savings, income, or investments, but many people begin before they feel organized. If reviewing numbers feels overwhelming, we can work through it together at a pace that feels manageable.
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I do not bill insurance directly. Many clients pursue out-of-network reimbursement depending on their plan. You can learn more on the Pricing page.