Services
- Individual
- Group
About My Clients
I believe strongly in creating a strong, healthy rapport as it is the most important part of effective therapy. I will meet you where you are with your story so we can build opportunities for you to approach your story with strength and to make informed choices. Through exploration, we will work towards learning self-affirming ways that you can cope with challenges and become more resilient, self-confident and authentic person.
My Background and Approach
I have been working in the social services field since 1996 and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge during my time in the field. I believe that each person is unique and that their capacity for change is theirs to discover. I will adapt to your needs and give you the respect and authenticity that you deserve to allow you the choice of engaging authentically if you feel safe in the space we will create together. I encourage feedback and to be challenged if I say or do something that is triggering for you and will be honored to learn from you so that you can work together with me to create that safe, respectful space for your growth.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I do not have experience in everything, however I do understand emotions and will strive to empathize with your unique emotional experience. I will trust your experience as it is yours and will believe the impact that it has had on you and how you approach your daily life. I strive to help ascribe meaning to our experience as we move forward and to help with feeling comfortable with establishing healthy, fulfilling boundaries that allow for you to grow. As a white, cisgender man, I acknowledge my privilege's and am actively engaged in anti-racist practice both professionally and more importantly personally. My personal values are the basis for Meristem Therapy Services' practice values and work to incorporate those into every aspect of my life.