(he/him)
New to Grow
I’m an open, accepting individual with a genuine passion for helping people. From an early age, I found myself drawn to understanding others and supporting them through their challenges. Listening has always come naturally to me, and over time it became clear that I have a talent for identifying blind spots, offering perspective, and guiding people toward solutions. What I do doesn’t feel like work — it feels like a gift. Helping others gain clarity, grow, and move forward is something I truly treasure.
Our first session will focus on a psychosocial assessment. I believe a person’s background and life history play a significant role in understanding what they’re experiencing today. Exploring where someone comes from — their relationships, environment, and past experiences — provides essential context for the challenges they’re facing now. This foundation helps guide the therapeutic process in a meaningful and effective way
Compassion is at the core of my approach. Before any problem can be addressed, it’s essential to listen and build a strong therapeutic relationship. When clients feel heard, understood, and supported, real progress becomes possible. Establishing that trust creates the foundation for meaningful change and effective problem‑solving
My ideal client is someone who is open and willing to work on their challenges. They recognize that something in their life needs to change, and they’re ready to engage in the process. When a person comes in with honesty, openness, and a genuine desire for growth, the work becomes meaningful and transformative. This would be my idea client, but client do not come to you in the idea way.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
For more than twenty years, I’ve drawn from CBT, Christian counseling, behavior therapy, short‑term therapy, and several other approaches. Over time, CBT has become my primary framework because it gets to the heart of effective change: identifying what’s causing the problem, understanding how it’s negatively affecting the client, and determining what steps will actually resolve it. That clarity and structure make CBT an essential tool in helping clients move forward.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
For more than twenty years, I’ve drawn from CBT, Christian counseling, behavior therapy, short‑term therapy, and several other approaches. Over time, CBT has become my primary framework because it gets to the heart of effective change: identifying what’s causing the problem, understanding how it’s negatively affecting the client, and determining what steps will actually resolve it. That clarity and structure make CBT an essential tool in helping clients move forward.