LCSW, 9 years of experience
I provide straightforward, real-world therapy designed for young adults navigating the ups and downs of everyday life. Whether you’re managing stress, facing change or transition, or working through anxiety, our sessions focus on helping you process what’s happening week to week in a way that feels practical and relevant. My style is grounded, compassionate, and collaborative—I listen actively, meet you where you are, and offer timely insight and guidance to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing—evidence-based approaches that guide the way I help clients create meaningful change. These methods are particularly effective for individuals struggling with obsessive or intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, restlessness, overthinking, low mood or depression, mood disorders, and higher-acuity concerns. I bring a calm, supportive, and goal-oriented presence to each session, helping clients gain insight, build effective coping tools, and move toward a greater sense of stability and confidence.
Our first session is really about beginning our partnership. I see it as a time for us to start getting to know one another and to lay the foundation for the work ahead. I’ll be curious about you—not just the challenges that brought you to therapy, but also the person sitting in front of me. I want to hear about what led you to decide that now is the right time to reach out. I’ll ask questions to get a sense of how you feel when life is going well, and how things feel different when you’re in a difficult moment. Understanding that contrast helps me learn about your strengths and where you feel most yourself, as well as what gets in the way. The first session isn’t about rushing to solutions. It’s about starting a thoughtful conversation and creating a safe space where you feel heard and understood. My goal is for you to leave that first meeting feeling that you’ve been genuinely listened to and that we’re beginning a collaborative process—one we’ll shape together as we move forward.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to build rapport quickly and create a sense of genuine partnership with my clients. I aim for our sessions to feel like a conversation—collaborative, comfortable, and focused on what truly matters to you. I’m trained in advanced, evidence-based approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and I enjoy teaching practical skills that clients can use beyond the therapy room. Most importantly, I value giving clients the autonomy they need in the therapeutic process, supporting them as they take ownership of their growth and progress at their own pace.
Clients who do well in my care are those looking for a grounded and straightforward approach to therapy. Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time and want to build a strong foundation, returning after previous experiences, or seeking supportive counseling to process week-to-week stressors and life transitions, my style is conversational, practical, and progress-oriented. I also work with clients who need the care of a specialist for more complex or advanced concerns, bringing both expertise and empathy to guide the process. Together, we’ll skip the overthinking and focus on understanding what’s happening in your life while building meaningful strategies for growth and change.
A type of therapy that helps people change how they think and behave to feel better. It focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and helps individuals develop coping strategies for dealing with difficult situations. CBT is a cornerstone treatment modality to tackle anxiety, fear, and negative thought patterns.
I use motivational interviewing to help clients uncover their own reasons for change and build confidence in taking the next steps. Rather than telling you what to do, this approach focuses on collaboration, curiosity, and self-discovery—helping you strengthen motivation from within and move toward meaningful goals at your own pace.
The Gold Standard for treating health anxiety (health OCD) and obsessions and compulsions. ERP involves exposing individuals to situations or thoughts that trigger their obsessions while simultaneously preventing them from engaging in the usual compulsive behaviors that they use to cope. This process helps individuals learn to tolerate anxiety and reduce their reliance on compulsions.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2025
Amazing guy, great personality, very understanding, very easy to connect to and very sympathetic in his words
February 20, 2025
Very pleasant person to talk to!
February 2, 2025
Didn’t happen