Even before his training, Karl had a keen desire to help his community. He worked in various roles to support those he cared about, but found that the work he was most drawn to was on a person to person basis. After his own experiences in therapy, he was inspired to pursue his degree in clinical mental health counseling to continue to support the community.

The types of clients who Karl works best with are ones who seek change. If you have a desire for something healthier in your life, you already have one foot in the right direction, and Karl takes pleasure in helping others down that path.

The clients Karl is most excited to work with clients who have never participated in therapy before. In Karl's eyes, to help open the door to healing for another person is one of the most fulfilling experiences a clinician can have.

Karl wants all clients to know that he loves to laugh and believes it is essential to fostering a deeper connection in therapy. He wants clients to know that working with him is a safe, exploratory environment where no thoughts or ideas should be shoved aside. It's okay to feel foolish sometimes, therapy is a journey, and to deny yourself the ability to wonder is to stifle your growth.

Karl chose to practice at Thriveworks because of their emphasis on client centered care and their practice of providing educational resources to their clinicians for better clinical practice.

Karl is inspired by people who have experienced great hardships, but still have the desire to grow and find a way forward despite the pain. Karl is also inspired by music, nature, and poetry.

In a first session, clients can expect to explore where they feel they are struggling, and generally what motivated them to seek OP services.

In a first session, Karl strives to get a sense of what the client wants to accomplish by participating in therapy and to get a general sense of their personality.

Clients looking to schedule a first session with Karl should know he's very flexible and willing to answer any questions they may have.

During his time off, Karl enjoys working in his garden, growing various hot peppers, and cooking for his friends. Karl is also passionate about karaoke, and loves to sing songs by Scott Walker, Glenn Campbell, and Stevie Wonder (whether he does it well is up for debate).

One thing that defines Karl is his relationship with others. In all relationships, he strives to show kindness and compassion whenever he can, and be a friend that anyone can come to when in need.