Services
- Individual
- Couples
About My Clients
I work with ambitious, capable folks who look successful from the outside but feel stuck, overextended, or unsure of what's next. Many are facing midlife questions, a career change, retirement, or a shifting relationship. They're often perfectionists and people-pleasers who've spent years holding it all together. I work with gay men and welcome adults of every orientation, including those questioning or exploring. I also work with couples.
My Background and Approach
I'm a licensed professional counselor with a master's in counseling psychology. Before becoming a therapist, I trained as a scientist (PhD in Genetics and Development) and worked in academic, business, and health-care settings, so I like to understand how a problem works, and I'll skip the jargon. In session, I'm direct but warm. We'll look at the patterns, beliefs, and expectations that keep you stuck, and test practical ways to change them. I draw on cognitive-behavioral, existential, and humanistic approaches, adapting to what fits you rather than following a script. I believe everyone has their answers. My role is to ask good questions, offer an honest outside perspective, and help you find your answers. I see clients in person in St. Louis Park, MN, and by secure telehealth in Minnesota, Florida, and South Carolina. I offer a free phone consultation so we can see if we're a good fit.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe change is possible at any age, and that midlife can be a beginning rather than a crisis. We are all fellow travelers, and I'm honored to be a part of my clients' growth. I'm a Florida native who spent many years in New York City before relocating to Minnesota, so I know what it's like to start over somewhere new. I'm endlessly curious and always looking for my next adventure. I enjoy baking (pies, cookies, cakes), attending the theatre (mostly musicals, anything Sondheim), traveling with my husband and friends (national parks, international cities, Disney theme parks, Provincetown), and nice long walks with our dog. I try to bring humor, honesty, and respect to the room. I'm affirming of LGBTQ+ folks, sex-positive, and open to relationships of all kinds.