I'm qualified.    I'm a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. I was a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois from 2001 to 2009. I have been a  National Certified Counselor (NCC) since 2008. I have several years of experience counseling a variety of people in various settings including mental health clinics, hospitals, schools, health clinics, private offices, by telephone, and online. I am a certified Stress Management Specialist, and have received training as a life coach. To maintain my certification I receive ongoing education on relevant topics. I aim to do no harm. I promote natural, noninvasive methods. I'm an advocate of safe, natural, scientific,  effective treatments. Psychotropic medications have side effects, and there are safe, natural alternatives that are just as effective if not more so. Talk therapy, relaxation training, meditation, fresh air, and exercise have all been