Evening and weekend appointments available for working adults. I help adults who are exhausted from anxiety that won't shut off, depression that drains all energy, sleepless nights, or chronic pain that's controlling their lives. Many of my clients have been struggling for months or even years, trying different approaches without finding real relief. They're ready for something that actually works. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) because the research is clear: it provides practical strategies that create measurable change, not just insight. I'm particularly trained in CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) and chronic pain (CBT-CP), which means if you're dealing with sleep problems or pain alongside anxiety or depression, I have specialized tools to help. With over 20 years of experience treating veterans in VA primary care and hospital settings, I've worked with thousands of people facing anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and trauma. What I've learned: effective therapy requires practical tools you can use immediately, a structured approach that respects your time, and a therapist who genuinely believes you can get better. I opened my private practice specifically to offer evening and weekend appointments because I know working adults can't always take time off during the day. You shouldn't have to choose between your job and getting help for what's keeping you up at night or draining your energy during the day. My approach: We identify what's keeping you stuck, build a practical plan with strategies you can use right away, and track progress weekly. The focus is on tangible results: reduced anxiety, improved mood, better sleep, less pain interference in your daily life. Best fit: Adults ready to actively participate in structured, evidence-based treatment and practice skills between sessions.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
After booking, you'll complete brief intake paperwork online (10-15 minutes). Our first session (50-60 minutes) focuses on three things: understanding what's bringing you to therapy, determining if we're a good fit, and building an initial plan. We'll start with what's happening now—whether it's anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, or a combination. I want to understand not just your symptoms, but how they're affecting your daily life and what you've already tried. I'll explain how cognitive behavioral therapy can help your specific situation and be direct about whether I can help and what results are realistic. For example, with CBT for insomnia, most people see improvement within 4-6 weeks. With chronic pain, we focus on reducing how much pain controls your life. I'll also be honest about what therapy requires—CBT is active and involves practicing skills between sessions. If you're looking for purely talk therapy without structure or homework, I'll help you find someone who's a better fit. You'll leave with a clear plan, one or two things to start practicing, and your next appointment scheduled. I offer evening and weekend appointments for working adults.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Specialized training in insomnia and chronic pain. I'm one of relatively few therapists trained in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) and CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)—the gold-standard treatments for these conditions. Most therapists offer generic sleep hygiene tips or tell you to "live with" pain. I use proven protocols that create real results. Results-focused approach for people traditional therapy hasn't helped. Many clients come to me frustrated after months of talk therapy without improvement. My approach is structured and action-oriented—we set measurable goals, learn practical techniques, track progress weekly, and adjust when needed. Insight without action rarely creates change. 20+ years treating complex cases. Working in VA settings, I treated thousands of veterans with overlapping issues—anxiety causing insomnia, pain leading to depression, trauma complicating everything. I know how to treat the whole picture and prioritize what to address first. Evening and weekend availability. You shouldn't have to choose between your job and getting help. Bottom line: I combine specialized expertise in difficult-to-treat conditions with a practical approach backed by 20+ years of experience. I'm committed to helping you see real progress—not just feeling heard, but actually feeling better.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You're probably a good fit if you: Are a working adult dealing with anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, or combinations of these Need evening or weekend appointments because you can't take time off during the day Have tried other approaches (therapy, medication, self-help) that haven't worked Are ready to actively participate—practice skills between sessions and make behavioral changes Want measurable results and evidence-based treatment, not open-ended therapy with vague goals Common concerns my clients bring: "I can't shut my brain off at night," "My anxiety is affecting my work," "I've been depressed for months," "Chronic pain is controlling my life," "I tried therapy before and it didn't help." You might not be a good fit if you're looking for unstructured talk therapy without specific goals or aren't ready to practice skills between sessions.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps you identify and change patterns that keep stress, anxiety, or overthinking in place. We’ll explore how your thoughts, behaviors, and body responses interact—and use structured, evidence-based tools to create real relief. My approach is calm, practical, and trauma-informed, focusing on building skills you can use between sessions. Over time, clients learn to interrupt negative cycles, sleep better, and respond to challenges with more clarity and control.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
If your mind won’t slow down at night, CBT-I helps retrain your sleep system. We’ll identify habits and thoughts that keep your body in alert mode, then use proven methods like sleep scheduling, cognitive reframing, and relaxation skills to reset your natural rhythm. Clients typically notice improvement within a few weeks—falling asleep faster, waking less often, and feeling rested again.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I'm trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and used it extensively during my 20+ years working with veterans in VA settings, where it's a gold-standard treatment for PTSD and trauma. CPT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people process traumatic experiences and challenge unhelpful beliefs that developed as a result of trauma. It's particularly effective for addressing "stuck points"—thoughts like "I'm permanently damaged" or "I can't trust anyone"—that keep people trapped in PTSD symptoms. While I'm not currently positioning myself primarily as a trauma specialist, I incorporate CPT when trauma is contributing to someone's current symptoms. Trauma often underlies or co-occurs with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain—the conditions I focus on treating. When trauma is a significant factor, addressing it through CPT can be essential for overall improvement. CPT's structured, time-limited format (typically 12 sessions) and evidence-based foundation align well with my overall therapeutic approach.
Trauma Informed Care
Working in the VA for over 20 years, trauma-informed care wasn't optional—it was essential. Many veterans I worked with had trauma histories, whether combat-related, military sexual trauma, or civilian experiences, even when trauma wasn't their primary reason for seeking treatment. Trauma-informed care means understanding that trauma affects how people experience therapy itself. Someone with trauma history might be hypervigilant about safety, sensitive to feeling controlled, or triggered by certain topics or approaches. I create a therapeutic environment that's transparent, collaborative, and respectful of autonomy—you're always informed about what we're doing and why, and you're never forced into discussions you're not ready for. In my current practice, I recognize that trauma often underlies or complicates anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain. Even when we're primarily treating those conditions, I'm attentive to trauma history and how it might be affecting symptoms and treatment. This means pacing appropriately, watching for signs of overwhelm, and adjusting my approach to feel safe rather than retraumatizing.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles particularly when working with chronic pain, but also with anxiety and depression when struggling against difficult thoughts and feelings is making things worse. ACT focuses on psychological flexibility—learning to make room for uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and sensations rather than constantly fighting them, while taking action based on your values rather than letting discomfort control your choices. This is especially powerful for chronic pain. Instead of organizing your entire life around avoiding pain (which often makes life smaller and more depressing), ACT helps you do meaningful things despite pain. You learn to notice pain without it controlling every decision. For anxiety and depression, ACT addresses the exhausting cycle of trying to control or eliminate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, which often backfires and makes symptoms worse. Instead, you learn to have difficult thoughts without being controlled by them. I blend ACT with traditional CBT depending on what's most helpful. Sometimes changing thoughts works best; sometimes accepting them and changing behavior works better.