Bianka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with four years of clinical therapeutic experience.

Bianka earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University.

Bianka's therapeutic philosophy revolves around creating an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, incorporating person-centered and psychodynamic theory and evidence-based practices. Bianka specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stressors associated with life transitions, improving self-esteem, and creating healthy coping mechanisms.

In Bianka’s words:

The journey to a healthy mental state and peace of mind is possible when we gradually work towards becoming the best version of ourselves. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe space where fears can be faced, tears can be shed, achievements can be celebrated, and your heart can be healed. 

I believe therapy is a collaborative process. By embracing connection and vulnerability, healing becomes a transformative journey where resilience, personal discovery, and self-confidence flourish. I invite you to take off “the mask” you wear for the world and get to know the narrative you've become familiar with so we can better understand the obstacles that are constraining you.

We know experience shapes perspective, but there is no “one size fits all” approach for different walks of life. I am here to meet you where you are and empower you to navigate difficult emotions, explore relationship dynamics, and adjust to life transitions.

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” - Brené Brown

Bianka’s areas of expertise in therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).