(he/him)
With an extensive background spanning the full continuum of care—from outpatient services to long-term inpatient mental health—I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals across a vast spectrum of life experiences. My professional journey has been shaped by the guidance of exceptional mentors and supervisors who have instilled in me a commitment to continuous growth as a provider. When a client chooses to invite me into their life, I view it as a profound honor and one of the highest levels of trust a person can extend. Because I value this relationship so deeply, I am committed to finding the right fit.
Therapeutic Tools and Style Therapeutic Humor Used as a tool to build rapport, relieve tension, and provide perspective. Challenging Questions I am not afraid to ask the difficult questions that prompt deeper reflection and growth. Non-Verbal Communication My clients often note my ability to communicate empathy and gentle challenge through non-verbal cues. Integrity-First Guided by the same values I've taught my children: honesty and integrity, regardless of who is watching.
I believe that true healing and growth begin with authenticity. Long before it became a trending term, I sought to show up as my authentic self in every room—whether presenting to a leadership team in a government agency or sitting one-on-one with a client late into the evening. My style is rooted in transparency. I recognize my own strengths and deficits, a practice that keeps me grounded and humble while giving me the confidence to face life’s most daunting challenges alongside my clients. I don’t believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach; instead, I meet my clients exactly where they are, viewing them as the true experts of their own lives.
My ideal client is someone who can clearly identify their treatment goals. Crucially, they possess both the ability and the desire to achieve these goals, and they are open to feedback and guidance throughout the process. While I understand that the "perfect" client is rare, I have learned to utilize techniques such as Motivational Interviewing to help navigate potential resistance to change. My approach also focuses on helping clients build self-efficacy—the belief that they can make and sustain positive changes in their lives. I strive to meet the client where they are, using a collaborative style to turn their ambivalence into commitment and action.
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Addiction
Family Conflict
Men's Issues
Christian
Man
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Colorado
Kaiser Permanente
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). It works by helping you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking, so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them more effectively. In simple terms, CBT is based on the idea that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that changing one can change the others. Utilization of CBT tends to be my “bread and butter” in therapy sessions.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is a type of talk therapy that helps you stop fighting with your painful thoughts and feelings and instead, learn to make room for them (acceptance). The goal of ACT is not to eliminate distress, but to help you live a rich, full, and meaningful life even with the pain that comes with it. ACT encourages you to figure out what truly matters to you (your "Values") and commit to taking action based on those values, even when difficult emotions or thoughts show up. It’s about building a life worth living by accepting what you can’t control and actively changing what you can—your behavior.