work toward identifying/disrupting harmful cycles, releasing shame, increasing feelings of self-worth, and healing historical wounds that contribute to current suffering. I am client-centered and honor your goals for therapy, first and foremost.
work toward identifying/disrupting harmful cycles, releasing shame, increasing feelings of self-worth, and healing historical wounds that contribute to current suffering. I am client-centered and honor your goals for therapy, first and foremost.
My approach is trauma-responsive, strength-based, neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQIA+-affirming, encouraging, flexible, curious, and engaging. I also staunchly believe that therapy doesn't have to always be serious; we can laugh in therapy!
Create a life you truly wish to inhabit. By identifying your core values, differentiating from any automatic scripts that no longer work for you, and finding coping skills that fit you. We will set a course based on what you learn about yourself.
Create a life you truly wish to inhabit. By identifying your core values, differentiating from any automatic scripts that no longer work for you, and finding coping skills that fit you. We will set a course based on what you learn about yourself.
I love helping people figure out who they really are and what they really want in this life. I will help you gain the confidence to face challenges and move forward in ways that feel appropriate to you, based on your experiences, strengths, and joy.
address the unique challenges faced by gay men, such as reconciling your identity and lived experiences. We also will focus on any relevant emotional and interpersonal challenges you might experience.
address the unique challenges faced by gay men, such as reconciling your identity and lived experiences. We also will focus on any relevant emotional and interpersonal challenges you might experience.
I like to support my patients where they are at presently, but also help prepare them for forward momentum. At times I may stir the pot and "call folks" out as necessary, while also validating their experiences for what they are worth.
Clarify what matters to you, explore alternative methods to deal with unwelcome thoughts, sensations, and emotions, and identify specific actions you can take to move closer to achieving your goals.
Clarify what matters to you, explore alternative methods to deal with unwelcome thoughts, sensations, and emotions, and identify specific actions you can take to move closer to achieving your goals.
The progress you make in therapy is largely determined by what you do between sessions. I can assist you in developing effective, evidence-based, strategies for making changes in your life that really matter.
Establish a diagnosis and treatment plan based on your life journey thus far. Identify and build on your strengths. We will attempt to add one new skill most sessions. Between sessions we will note how we are feeling or functioning better.
Establish a diagnosis and treatment plan based on your life journey thus far. Identify and build on your strengths. We will attempt to add one new skill most sessions. Between sessions we will note how we are feeling or functioning better.
I focus on care for the second half of life. Key lenses I look through are Biopsychosocial (how our body, mind and spirit together contribuite to problems and solutions) and Existential (what is the meaning of this moment for my patient).