My Experience and Qualifications

The right therapist should help you feel understood, not judged. With nearly twenty years of experience, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, especially high-functioning men and couples facing stress, disconnection, and internal pressure. My background includes training in psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based tools for managing anxiety, communication struggles, and relationship challenges.

I’ve also been on the other side of the therapy relationship. I know what it’s like to open up, to wrestle with vulnerability, and to want real change without being told who you should be. That personal experience shapes how I work: grounded, ethical, collaborative, and always focused on what matters to you.

My Core Approach

  • Clear Boundaries: This is your time. I keep the focus on your growth and stay mindful of the space we're creating together. I don’t overshare or shift attention away from your process. When I offer perspective, it’s because it serves your goals. Boundaries aren’t about distance. They’re about safety and clarity.

  • Real Tools, Not Fluff: I draw from proven methods like CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness, depending on your needs. I’ll always explain what we’re doing and why, and I won’t waste your time with jargon or vague advice. My style is practical, collaborative, and responsive. If something isn’t working, we’ll talk about it.

  • Support with Structure: Many men I work with appreciate that I bring both understanding and direction to the therapy process. You won’t be left to wander without a map, but I also won’t push you to go places you’re not ready to go. We’ll move at a pace that respects where you’re at, while staying focused on growth that feels real and lasting.

  • Trauma-Informed, Without Making It the Whole Story: If trauma is part of your experience, we’ll address it thoughtfully. But it doesn’t have to define you. I work in a way that respects what you’ve been through while helping you build the life you want now. Your pace, your readiness, your control… always.

  • Unconditional Respect: Whether you’re successful on paper but privately struggling, or just feeling stuck in your own head, this is a place where you don’t have to pretend. I’m not here to judge or diagnose your character. I’m here to help you understand yourself and find clarity in a way that actually feels useful.

  • Understanding What Plays Out Between Us: Therapy is a relationship, and it often mirrors other parts of life. If old patterns show up here, like feeling dismissed, angry, not good enough, we’ll pay attention to that, not avoid it. This kind of insight can lead to powerful change, especially in how you relate to others outside of therapy.

  • You Lead, I Support: You are the expert on your life. My role is to help you get clearer about what’s working, what’s not, and what you want to do about it. I’ll offer guidance, perspective, and tools, but I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to help you work toward the version of yourself you actually want to be.

Why This Approach Works

Everything I bring—structure, methods, insight—is filtered through a simple lens: is this useful for you?

What I’ve learned over the years is that real change doesn’t come from pressure or pep talks. It comes from feeling safe enough to get honest, supported enough to stay with the hard stuff, and respected enough to make your own choices. I offer clarity, not control. Direction, not demands.

This is especially important for men who may have been told to tough it out or solve everything on their own. Therapy with me isn’t about overanalyzing or sitting in silence. It’s a conversation, a process, and a collaboration. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll move forward from there.

If that sounds like the kind of support you’ve been looking for, feel free to reach out. I offer a free 20-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.