Are you struggling with dating or relationship issues? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, or finding a lack of meaning in life? I'm here to help. My interest in becoming a helping professional began in high school when I was looking for someone to guide me through my issues as a teenager. After seeing the overwhelmingly positive impact counseling had on me, I made it my passion and mission to return the favor to others. I have worked in the private practice setting for the past 3 and a half years and have helped clients from all walks of life, and specialize in the aforementioned areas. I take a directive approach to help my clients while making sure they are an integral part of the decision-making process for positive change. In other words, I don't like to beat around the bush - you deserve actionable tools, so we can start working on things immediately. Trust me, I know how difficult it can be to search for help. However, you have already taken the first step, and I would be honored to help you along your journey toward positive growth. I provide a safe space of non-judgment and unconditional positive regard. If you feel like I might be a good fit, click the link to book a session with me. I'm really looking forward to meeting you! *** Contact me at (407) 743-2694 to schedule a free phone consultation.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session will include you and I getting acquainted, as well as me developing a deeper understanding of your background and what current issues you are facing. From there, you and I will determine what your goals are out of counseling, so we can dive right into them for our next session.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use a combination of tools from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These tools include a mixture of learning how to accept the thoughts, feelings, and challenges that arise, examining and challenging negative beliefs about ourselves and our circumstances that hold us back, and finding practical solutions for the issues we face.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I've helped many clients improve their relationship skills to find their ideal partners, improve their communication, or bring back the spark in their relationships that has been lacking. This feeds into my strength of helping men through their struggles. As a male therapist, I'm well aware of society's expectations for us to not show emotion and do everything ourselves. This makes it difficult to have deep and meaningful relationships. I can help you improve your vulnerability from a place of strength rather than weakness. If you're struggling with low self-esteem, we'll work on recognizing and implementing your strengths daily to improve your confidence over time. If you're finding a lack of meaning in your life, we will collaborate to discover what a life of purpose looks like for you.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My ideal clients are men and women (18+) dealing with relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety or depression, or life transition/ life purpose issues.