Together we will develop a self-care plan - create helpful and healthy coping skills. We will take a look at your whole life, not just the mental health pieces, after all, you are a whole person and tease out what your most important goals are.
Together we will develop a self-care plan - create helpful and healthy coping skills. We will take a look at your whole life, not just the mental health pieces, after all, you are a whole person and tease out what your most important goals are.
I treat everyone I work with like the unique individuals that they are. No story is the same, no person is the same. I don't believe in a one size fits all approach. I take an integrative approach and we examine all facets of your life.
We will focus on your strengths, acknowledge the parts that need working on, address family and historical concepts that are relevant, work at your pace, and find deep meaning, connection, and growth through working together.
We will focus on your strengths, acknowledge the parts that need working on, address family and historical concepts that are relevant, work at your pace, and find deep meaning, connection, and growth through working together.
I don't use the same approach for each person. Each person needs something different and I will make sure I am only using approaches that feel comfortable for the client. However, I often use approaches like CBT, DBT, meditation, and holistic tools.
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.
Work through identifying and processing thoughts, emotions, interpersonal patterns; evaluate how those patterns are/are not serving you; make intentional choices for what you want your life to look like while relieving symptoms getting in the way.
Work through identifying and processing thoughts, emotions, interpersonal patterns; evaluate how those patterns are/are not serving you; make intentional choices for what you want your life to look like while relieving symptoms getting in the way.
Therapy can and will look different for every individual. Therapy is hard work, and also fun and rewarding. My approach to therapy is evidence-based and tailored to your needs and goals, which may change and pivot over the course of therapy.
identify underlying causes of the issues holding you back from a life worth living, and develop practical strategies for growth. My ultimate goal is to help you achieve greater self-awareness, resilience, and well-being to one day thrive without me.
identify underlying causes of the issues holding you back from a life worth living, and develop practical strategies for growth. My ultimate goal is to help you achieve greater self-awareness, resilience, and well-being to one day thrive without me.
holistic, mind-body focused, and evidence-based. I provide tools and resources to replace unwanted thoughts and behaviors with constructive alternatives. I draw from various therapeutic modalities; mindfulness, CBT, DBT-informed, and person-centered.