I help people map their next steps with clarity and precision. As a veteran and an AuDHD clinician, I’m naturally quick at seeing how the different moving parts of your life connect — nervous system patterns, trauma responses, executive functioning, relationships, and identity. My work is short-term and highly focused. Most clients meet with me for 1–6 sessions as a structured consulting-style boost rather than long-term traditional talk therapy. You don’t need to replace your current therapist — think of this as specialized support to help you get unstuck, identify what’s breaking down, and build a practical plan forward. Sessions are direct, structured, and tailored to how you actually function. We spend less time circling the story and more time identifying patterns, stabilizing the system, and developing tools you can immediately use in daily life — especially around trauma, neurodivergence, chronic stress, or major transitions. I offer secure telehealth sessions in IN, AZ, TX, NH, and IL. I also use AI tools to support accurate practice operations with informed consent. If you’re tired of spinning in circles and want a clear, actionable understanding of how you work, I’d be glad to help.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is focused on clarity, not small talk. We’ll start by identifying what brought you in and what feels most stuck or urgent right now. You don’t need to have the perfect words — my job is to help organize the pattern and find the real pressure points. Unlike traditional open-ended therapy, this is a structured working session. I’ll ask targeted questions, reflect back what I’m noticing, and help you see how your nervous system, habits, environment, relationships, or trauma history may be interacting beneath the surface. By the end of the first meeting, most clients leave with: A clearer understanding of what’s actually happening A working map of the main patterns keeping them stuck One or two concrete tools or next steps to begin using immediately This isn’t about pushing you faster than you’re ready — it’s about making things make sense and giving you a more usable framework for moving forward. If you’re used to therapy that stays mostly in conversation, you can expect this to feel more active, direct, and practical. My goal is that even one session provides real traction.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My work is structured, direct, and focused on results. I specialize in helping clients understand how they function — not just what they feel — especially when traditional talk therapy hasn’t provided enough traction. Many of the people I work with are navigating trauma, neurodivergence, chronic stress, identity shifts, or shutdown patterns that don’t respond well to open-ended processing alone. I’m fast at identifying the underlying mechanics: nervous system regulation, executive functioning breakdowns, avoidance loops, sensory needs, and relational patterns that keep repeating. Sessions are practical and high-impact. Rather than spending months circling the story, we work quickly to: Clarify what’s actually happening beneath the surface Stabilize overwhelm and reduce dysregulation Build concrete tools that fit your brain and body Create an actionable plan for moving forward Most clients meet with me for a short series (often 1–6 sessions) and leave with a clear framework, specific interventions, and a stronger sense of direction. If you’re looking for therapy that is honest, structured, and immediately useful — especially through a trauma- and neurodivergent-informed lens — my approach may be a strong fit.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with clients who want clarity, structure, and forward movement. My approach is especially helpful for people who feel stuck in patterns that don’t respond well to open-ended talk therapy alone. I’m well positioned to support clients navigating: Trauma and chronic nervous system activation Neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, AuDHD) and executive functioning challenges Shutdown, avoidance, dissociation, or overwhelm Identity confusion, masking, or late-diagnosis adjustment Major life transitions, burnout, grief, or loss of direction High-achieving or highly analytical minds that want therapy to feel practical and usable Many of the people I work with are tired of “talking in circles” and want a more direct understanding of what’s happening beneath the surface — with concrete tools they can apply immediately. This work is a strong fit for clients who are willing to engage actively, try structured approaches, and are looking for a short-term, consulting-style boost alongside or in addition to ongoing therapy. If you’re seeking an honest, grounded, neurodivergent-informed approach that prioritizes clarity, regulation, and real-world function, I may be a good match.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
This is a body-up mindfulness practice designed to guide you toward resting in your fundamental state of pure awareness—the silent, unchanging knowing that observes every thought and sensation. The core of this work is rooted in recognition, not remediation. We do not attempt to alter, eliminate, or repair challenging thoughts, and we stop the inner struggle against what is currently present. Instead, we focus on recognizing what you already are: the whole, complete, and spacious container in which all experience arises and subsides. By shifting your identification from the content of your experience (the thoughts and feelings) to the unconditional awareness that holds it, you discover a source of peace that cannot be shaken. This approach utilizes embodied practices to ensure this shift is integrated physically, leading to a lasting rest in your inherent nature.
Mind-body approach
This therapeutic approach is grounded in body-first, awareness-second principles, offering a powerful integration of mind-body medicine with deep contemplative practice. We treat the physical system as the primary entry point for psychological stability, bypassing the cognitive loops that perpetuate "system lag." Our methodology utilizes advanced techniques to create lasting shifts in your core experience. We blend key somatic methods, including somatic tracking and trauma release exercises, to work directly with the body's stored history. This is anchored in Polyvagal Theory, which provides the technical map for understanding your autonomic responses and moving your hardware from a state of high-alert back into a state of safety and social engagement. This is synthesized with iRest (Integrative Restoration) mindfulness, guiding you beyond the "noise" of thoughts and feelings to rest as pure being—the silent, unconditional knowing that observes every tension and breath. Our philosophy is simple: we don't treat the body; we listen through it. By tuning into your system’s inherent wisdom, we facilitate a deep recognition of your foundational wholeness. This is not about fixing or striving, but about realizing the peace that is already present as your essential nature.
Somatic
This is a body-led, awareness-revealed therapy that fuses leading somatic practices with deep contemplative work. We utilize the wisdom of the body as the primary pathway to peace, treating physical sensations as data points that lead back to your core system. We integrate Somatic Experiencing techniques, drawing from the work of Peter Levine, to resolve the physical imprints of trauma. This allows for the gentle discharge of held tension and the restoration of natural regulation in your hardware. This is paired with iRest (Integrative Restoration) Mindfulness, a form of meditative inquiry that guides you to rest as pure being—the silent, unconditional knowing that holds every tremor and breath without judgment or the need for change. Our practice operates under a profound principle: We don’t manage the body; we listen until it dissolves into you. By bringing mindful presence to the physical experience, we move beyond the reactive mind and allow the inherent wholeness of pure awareness to be revealed. This process results in a sustainable, embodied peace that is not achieved through effort, but recognized through clarity.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused therapy is about practical output and future-state calibration. Instead of ruminating on the history of the "glitch," we focus on the times when your system is actually functioning well. We treat these moments as data points to identify the specific conditions and tools that allow you to operate at your best. The goal is to move you from analysis paralysis to actionable progress. We identify your existing strengths and resources, then amplify them to create immediate, sustainable change. By focusing on what works rather than what is broken, we bypass the "loop" of the problem and move directly toward the version of life you want to be living. This is about efficiency, clarity, and getting your system back online as quickly as possible.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 19, 2025
Rick is great. He helps me become aware of things I'm doing that I could do differently, and I appreciate that.
May 29, 2025
Rick provides a holistic approach to therapy that I really resonate with. He integrates psychology and spirituality seamlessly, combing meditation, yoga, and therapeutic modalities to great effect. More than anything, he's a genuine, kind, caring and authentic person that builds a strong relationship with you.
May 12, 2025
Rick is an amazing person, full of compassion, insights and tools. I love how he listens and picks out key ideas from my rambling and has the ability to shine a light on both my strengths and opportunities to try new approaches for healing. The trauma I experienced was significant enough to admit that I needed help. Rick is an amazing guide helping me recover and see a future that is mine to create.