LPC, 12 years of experience
Welcome to Your Journey of Growth and Healing Hello! As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, I’m passionate about helping you navigate life’s challenges and discover the path to a more fulfilling future. Whether you’re feeling stuck, seeking change, or looking for support, I’m here to guide you with warmth and expertise. Why Work with Me? Personalized Support for All: I work with individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. No matter where you are in life, I’m here to help you find clarity and solutions. Warm and Welcoming Style: Clients describe my approach as compassionate, approachable, and collaborative, creating a safe space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. Flexible and Client-Centered: I adapt my methods to align with your specific challenges and aspirations, ensuring our work together feels relevant and impactful. Proven Expertise: With years of experience, I’ve successfully supported clients in overcoming obstacles, managing stress, and achieving personal growth, helping them live more confident and connected lives. What You’ll Experience When you work with me, you’ll find a dedicated partner who listens deeply and supports you in uncovering your inner strengths. Expect a collaborative, judgment-free environment where we’ll work together to address challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions. My goal is to empower you to create meaningful, lasting change. Take the first step toward a brighter, more empowered you. Contact me today to begin your journey to healing and growth!
What to Expect in Our First Session Our initial session is designed to make you feel comfortable and confident as we begin our work together: Warm and Welcoming Introductions: We’ll start with a friendly conversation to get to know each other, where you can share a bit about your background and what brings you here. A Safe Space for Your Questions: I’ll take the time to answer any questions you have, address any concerns, and ease any apprehensions, ensuring you feel fully supported. Exploring Your Needs and Goals: Through gentle, open-ended questions, I’ll learn about the challenges you’re facing and the areas you want to focus on, allowing me to tailor future sessions to your unique needs. Laying the Foundation: By the end of our first meeting, we’ll have a clear understanding of your goals and a plan for how we’ll work together to achieve them, setting you up for meaningful progress.
My Strengths as Your Counselor Over 15 Years of Expertise: With more than a decade and a half of experience supporting individuals with mental health concerns, I bring a wealth of knowledge and proven strategies to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional Listening Skills: My clients consistently praise my ability to listen deeply, creating a safe, judgment-free space where you feel truly heard and understood. Affirming and Empowering Support: I have a unique talent for affirming your strengths and guiding you with empathy, helping you build confidence and make lasting changes. Tailored Guidance: I adapt my approach to meet your unique needs, drawing on my extensive experience to craft personalized strategies that resonate with your challenges and aspirations.
My Ideal Client You’re Seeking Clarity and Change: You may feel overwhelmed, unsure, or ready to address challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or life transitions. You know the solutions are within you, and I’m here to help you uncover them. You Value Collaboration: You’re open to a supportive, collaborative process where we work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals, building a path toward the life you envision. You’re Ready to Grow: Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or seeking to strengthen relationships, you’re motivated to take steps toward growth, even if you’re not sure where to start.
Transform Your Life and Relationships with Motivational Interviewing Are you ready to overcome challenges, achieve personal goals, or strengthen your relationships? My therapeutic approach, centered on Motivational Interviewing (MI) and refined over many years, empowers individuals and couples to unlock their inner potential and create meaningful change. Why Choose My Approach? Motivational Interviewing (MI) Expertise: Using MI techniques—open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing (OARS)—I help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and motivations, guiding you toward solutions for challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life stressors. Empowering You: You and your partner have the strength and wisdom to make lasting changes. My role is to support you with empathy, helping you tap into your own motivation to achieve your goals. Tailored to Your Needs: Whether addressing individual concerns or navigating relationship dynamics, I customize MI techniques to align with your unique aspirations, fostering clarity and actionable steps. Proven Results: My MI-based approach has helped countless individuals and couples gain insight, resolve challenges, and build more fulfilling lives and relationships. Couples Support: For couples, MI techniques foster open communication and mutual understanding, empowering partners to address conflicts and strengthen their connection collaboratively. What to Expect Through compassionate, MI-driven sessions, we’ll work together to uncover your motivations, address challenges, and develop practical strategies for growth. For couples, expect a supportive process that enhances communication and deepens your partnership. I’m here to guide you with warmth and expertise every step of the way. Take the first step toward a brighter future. Contact me today to start your journey to personal growth and stronger relationships!
Discover Personal Growth and Stronger Relationships with Person-Centered Therapy Are you ready to explore your inner world or deepen your connection with your partner? My person-centered approach, perfected over years of practice, creates a warm, supportive space for individuals and couples to uncover their strengths and achieve meaningful change. What Makes My Approach Unique? Person-Centered Care: Rooted in the principles of person-centered therapy, I provide unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuine understanding, allowing you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences at your own pace. Your Journey, Your Voice: Clients experience a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel truly heard and valued, empowering them to address challenges like anxiety, depression, life stressors, or relationship concerns with confidence. Customized for You: Whether you’re seeking personal clarity or working on relationship dynamics, I tailor each session to honor your unique needs, goals, and aspirations. Strengthening Relationships: For couples, my person-centered approach fosters mutual respect and open communication, helping partners connect more deeply and navigate challenges together. Proven Impact: Over the years, this approach has guided countless individuals and couples toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and fulfilling relationships. What You’ll Experience With me, you’ll find a compassionate partner who listens deeply and supports you in discovering your own solutions. Expect a collaborative process that builds on your strengths, helping you or your relationship thrive. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or a stronger partnership, I’m here to walk alongside you with care and authenticity. Start your journey toward a more empowered, connected you. Reach out today to begin!
Transform Your Life and Relationships with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Are you ready to address challenges, shift unhelpful patterns, and build stronger connections? My Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, refined over years of practice, offers a structured, empowering environment for individuals and couples to achieve lasting change and personal growth. What Makes My Approach Unique? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Focus: Using evidence-based CBT techniques, I guide you to identify and reframe negative thought patterns, manage emotions, and develop healthier behaviors to tackle issues like anxiety, depression, life stressors, or relationship challenges. Empowering and Practical Experience: Clients feel supported as they learn practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts, build coping strategies, and take actionable steps toward their goals in a collaborative, goal-oriented process. Personalized to Your Needs: Whether you’re working on personal growth or relationship dynamics, I tailor CBT techniques to align with your unique circumstances, ensuring sessions are relevant and effective. Strengthening Relationships: For couples, CBT helps partners recognize and modify thought patterns that impact communication and connection, fostering mutual understanding and healthier interactions. Proven Effectiveness: Over the years, this approach has helped countless individuals and couples gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and create more fulfilling lives and relationships. What You’ll Experience With me, you’ll find a supportive partner who helps you uncover the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Expect a structured yet compassionate process that equips you with practical skills to navigate challenges and achieve your goals. For couples, sessions focus on building stronger communication and resolving conflicts through shared strategies. I’m here to guide you with expertise and encouragement every step of the way.
Strengthen Your Relationship with Couples Therapy Are you and your partner ready to deepen your connection and overcome challenges together? My couples therapy approach, refined over years of practice, creates a safe and collaborative space to foster understanding, communication, and lasting change. What Makes My Approach Unique? Couples-Centered Support: Drawing on evidence-based methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method principles, I help partners identify emotional patterns, improve communication, and rebuild trust to address conflicts and strengthen their bond. A Safe and Supportive Experience: Couples feel heard, respected, and understood in a non-judgmental environment, where both partners’ perspectives are valued and explored with empathy. Tailored to Your Relationship: Every relationship is unique. I customize sessions to address your specific challenges, whether they involve communication breakdowns, trust issues, or navigating life stressors together. Empowering Your Partnership: You and your partner have the capacity to create a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. My role is to guide you with practical tools and strategies to achieve your shared goals. Proven Impact: Over the years, this approach has helped countless couples rebuild connection, resolve conflicts, and cultivate a deeper, more resilient partnership. What You’ll Experience With me, you and your partner will find a compassionate guide who facilitates open dialogue and mutual growth. Expect a collaborative process that helps you understand each other’s needs, develop healthier communication patterns, and work together toward a stronger relationship. I’m here to support you both with expertise and care every step of the way. Take the first step toward a thriving partnership. Contact me today to begin your journey together!
2 ratings with written reviews
August 14, 2025
He's thorough and epathetic professional and has been fantastic to work with. My wife and I are very happy and glad we came to him!
April 9, 2025
Great listener and took his time to listen