Services
- Individual
About My Clients
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, but I find myself most at home working with professional men on relationship or career concerns. I do not offer couples therapy but love working with individuals on improving their relationships, and I love Discernment Counseling, a short-term approach to helping couples who are unsure of whether to continue in their relationships. Finally, I use structured treatments for anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, agoraphobia/panic, and insomnia.
My Background and Approach
I read constantly. No, I'm serious. I am always learning something new about the world, psychology, or how to help my clients. I joke with clients that they can expect a book recommendation every session, and that's not really too far from the truth. I truly do try to keep up with current research in my field, and so education will be a big part of my work with you. I also know, however, that is is my relationship with you that is most vital to healing, and so I prioritize building a trusting, caring relationship in which you feel understood and valued. I genuinely love people and I also love science, and if you value those qualities I might be a good fit for you.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I welcome people of all age-groups, gender identities, and sexual orientations. I work with people on both sides of the political spectrum and with a wide range of religious beliefs. I grew up in a diverse community and am in a mixed-race marriage and so am comfortable with people from racial and ethnic groups different from my own. I believe that we have more in common as humans than differences, and that the science about how to decrease suffering and improve lives can apply to anyone who is willing to actively work on themselves. In my own life journey I have moved from extreme suicidal depression when I was young to being able to feel happy most of the time, and I believe there is not one therapy technique or framework that "cured" me; it was changes in multiple areas of my life. Humans are complex, and my work with clients acknowledges that complexity. I will help you to find your own individualized treatment plan to address your unique struggles.