Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
I work with men, most between 18 and 32, who are up against something. A court date. A substance they can't put down. An ultimatum at home. Anger that keeps costing them. Or a weight they can't quite name. Some are sent by a judge or a prescriber; many pick up the phone on their own. Either way, you don't need to have it figured out to start. If you want a therapist who will be straight with you, expect real effort, and stay in your corner, we will probably work well together.
My Approach to Helping
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Maine and New York with over ten years in the field. Before private practice I worked with children and families in the community and was clinical supervisor of a residential program, where I trained extensively in restorative justice and client-centered methods. For eight years I have worked exclusively with men. My approach is structured and direct. We name the problem plainly, set goals you can measure, and get to work. I draw on motivational interviewing, CBT, narrative and solution-focused therapy, and the restorative justice principles I learned early on: taking responsibility, repairing harm, and rebuilding trust. Where it helps, partners, family, or those harmed are invited into the process. I see all clients by telehealth. Sessions are private pay, and a superbill is available for out-of-network reimbursement. Every new client starts with a free 30-minute consultation, no commitment, to see whether we are a good fit.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I was born and raised in rural Maine, and I taught high school English and history before I became a social worker. Both shaped how I work. I believe people change when someone expects something of them and stays with them while they do it. Outside the therapy room, I build open-source practice software for other mental health clinicians.