(he/him)
I work with adults who carry a lot—responsibility, expectations, and often unresolved trauma—while appearing strong and capable to everyone else. If you struggle with chronic anxiety, burnout, emotional numbness, or a constant sense of pressure, my work is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and heal at a deeper level. With over 15 years of clinical experience, my approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in attachment-based and evidence-based care. I specialize in complex and developmental trauma, as well as high-functioning anxiety and burnout—particularly for clients who have spent years coping, over-functioning, or putting others first. Therapy with me is collaborative, gentle, and deeply intentional. I focus on creating safety and trust first, because meaningful trauma work can only happen when your nervous system feels supported. From that foundation, we work to understand how past experiences continue to shape your anxiety, relationships, self-worth, and sense of safety in the present. Clients often describe my style as warm and supportive, while also appropriately challenging. I will meet you with compassion and respect, and I will also help you notice patterns that keep you stuck so that real, lasting change is possible.
The first session is about helping you feel safe, understood, and oriented to the process. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy now, how anxiety or burnout shows up in your life, and what you’re hoping will be different. You don’t need to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of your nervous system. Together, we’ll begin identifying patterns shaped by past experiences and discuss how therapy can support healing, regulation, and greater ease in your daily life. By the end of the session, you should have a clearer sense of how I work and whether this feels like a supportive fit for you.
One of my core strengths is helping clients feel safe enough to explore experiences they’ve often learned to minimize, intellectualize, or push through. Many people with complex trauma and high-functioning anxiety are used to surviving rather than resting—and therapy with me is designed to gently shift that pattern. I integrate approaches such as EMDR, attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic work, CBT, and somatic-informed strategies, tailoring treatment to your specific needs. Some clients benefit from practical tools for managing anxiety and overwhelm; others need space to process relational trauma, chronic stress, or deeply held beliefs about responsibility and worth. We’ll work together to determine what supports you best. In addition to my clinical work, I am a professor in master’s and PhD programs and remain active as a researcher and scholar. This allows me to bring both depth and rigor into our work, grounded in current research and real-world clinical experience.
I am best positioned to work with adults who are used to holding it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. Many of my clients are high-functioning, responsible, and deeply capable, but beneath that, they feel stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to truly slow down. My clients often struggle with persistent anxiety, overthinking, burnout, or a sense of always being “on.” They may find it hard to rest without guilt, feel responsible for others’ needs, or notice patterns in relationships where they overextend, people-please, or have difficulty feeling secure and supported. Even when life looks stable from the outside, something internally can feel unsettled or heavy. Often, these patterns are shaped by earlier relationship experiences, times when you may have had to be the strong one, adapt quickly, or put your own needs aside to maintain connection or stability. Over time, these ways of coping can become deeply ingrained, influencing how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you. You may notice a strong inner critic, difficulty trusting others, or a sense that you always have to “earn” rest, care, or belonging. The clients I work with are often insightful and motivated for change, but feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. They are ready to move beyond just coping and begin exploring what’s underneath their anxiety or burnout in a way that feels manageable.
Attachment-based
I help clients explore how early relationships shaped the way they connect with others today. Together, we work on building healthier patterns of trust, safety, and closeness. I enjoy supporting clients in strengthening their sense of security in relationships.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I create space for clients to bring their full identities and backgrounds into therapy. I pay attention to how culture, values, and lived experiences shape challenges and strengths. Clients often find this helps them feel seen and respected.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and shift them toward healthier ways of thinking. We practice concrete strategies for coping with stress and emotions. Clients appreciate that CBT offers practical tools they can use in daily life.
EMDR
With EMDR, I guide clients through gentle, structured techniques that help the brain process painful memories. This can reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences and allow for healing. I’ve seen clients find relief and new perspectives through this approach.
Psychodynamic
I help clients explore deeper patterns in their feelings, relationships, and experiences. This process often uncovers underlying themes that influence current struggles. Clients find this type of reflection helps them understand themselves on a deeper level.
4 ratings with written reviews
February 20, 2026
Very kind and thoughtful. Thorough.
December 2, 2025
Authentic and Opened minded. Very helpful.
November 4, 2025
Anthony is an insightful & compassionate therapist. I feel safe & supported by him as we go through the therapeutic process & wade into waters that can feel new & intimidating but I know is leading to a calmer surf of healing & growth. He is also a professor, and to me, his expertise is apparent - & it combines with his high EQ & authentic disposition in a way that makes the sessions feel steady & productive. I feel very grateful to work with him. (I’ve seen him 1 year+ via another platform)