in 2010, I began a career in politics in an effort to "change the world." After seven years in that field, I realized that very, very few people really have the power to change things on a large scale. Therefore, my focus shifted to the healing and helping professions, where the effort of one man can sometimes change the world for one person or family. This has been a deeply rewarding choice for me. 

I have been teaching in public elementary schools for two years and in private after-school and weekend programs for four years while pursuing my degree in mental health counseling, and I've never been happier. 

But I'm more interested in hearing about what makes you tick!

1. Adolescents and high-school students

My focus on templates, structure, and education tools support this age group.

2. Anxiety, stress-management, or adjustment clients

My desire for clarity and structured thinking maps well onto CBT-like approaches that help these clients.

3. Academically struggling or high-achieving perfectionist clients

I am comfortable creating organization, breaking down tasks, and explaining concepts simply.

4. Insight-oriented young adults

My reflective, analytical questioning style suits clients who want to “figure themselves out.”

5. Clients who need boundaries modeled

My gentle, yet direct, communication style can be grounding for people who have chaotic relationships or poor interpersonal boundaries.

Therapy isn't something that someone does to you; it's a process whereby you learn about yourself with the help of a caring professional.

During the first session, we will talk about the boring business stuff; I will tell you about your rights and about my responsibilities; we can talk about what brought you here and how you made the decision to come; and what you want to get out of therapy. 

During early sessions, I will make a diagnosis and we can set goals for treatment. Only if you're up for it, I'll assign you some homework to help you learn about yourself and what's going on with you and give me more insight into how to help you get better. 

But the most valuable thing we get out of the early appointments is that we can learn about each other, and you can decide whether I'm the right guy to help you or not. In my opinion, the most important part of therapy is the relationship between the client and their counselor.

I am a dad of two biological children and a caring adult responsible for my fiancée's four children. Being a dad is the most important and rewarding job I've ever had. 

I have been in therapy for many years and continue to have weekly appointments to this day. I believe in therapy - not just to "fix" people (you're not broken) but to have a trusted, caring advisor there to help parse day-to-day life.

Person-centered therapy is always unique to the individual client. There is no cookie-cutter approach! We will build a plan together using well-understood techniques and strategies.