Licensed to practice in 4 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Self Esteem and 9 more.
(he/him)
New to Grow
With over 22 years of clinical practice, my focus is on helping individuals navigate complex life challenges through grounded, evidence-based care. Meaningful progress requires more than just conversation; it demands actionable strategies, clear insight, and practical tools designed to create lasting change. Holding a Ph.D. alongside credentials as an LPCC, LPC, LMHC, NCC, and Critical Incident Response Specialist (CIR-Sp), my work is built on extensive clinical rigor and deep real-world experience. Having conducted more than 43,000 counseling sessions and administered over 10,000 Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA) assessments, I utilize advanced psychometric data with precision and clinical wisdom—translating assessment results into targeted, personalized interventions that foster measurable growth and enduring resilience. Clinical Approach & Core Services Comprehensive Assessment: Administering targeted, multi-faceted clinical assessments when necessary to clarify core concerns, identify underlying patterns, and establish a precise clinical baseline. I have extensive experience diagnosing ADHD and provide ADHD Assessments from Pearson Assessment to use for your primary care physician to provide medication if needed. Solution-Focused Interventions: Moving beyond open-ended dialogue to implement structured, goal-oriented strategies that address current stressors and behavioral obstacles. Actionable Tools: Equipping clients with proven cognitive and behavioral techniques that serve as practical resources for emotional regulation, problem-solving, and resilience. Collaborative Treatment: Partnering directly with individuals to outline clear therapeutic goals, track measurable improvement, and tailor interventions to their unique personal or professional demands. Therapy is structured as an active, supportive partnership dedicated to resolving key difficulties. By focusing on concrete methods and measurable development, clients gain the self-awareness and sustainable tools needed to manage future challenges independently and sustain well-being for years to come.
From their very first session, most clients feel an immediate sense of relief, realizing they are not alone and that there are practical tools they can learn to manage life's stressors. They leave with a renewed sense of hope, and often, genuine excitement for the road ahead.
Rare, Real-World Experience: With tens of thousands of hours spent talking with real people, there is very little you haven’t seen. This means you can quickly get to the heart of what’s wrong without wasting time or guessing. Turning Complex Tests into Clear Answers: You don’t just hand people test results full of confusing numbers. You explain what personality assessments actually mean in daily life, helping people understand themselves and their relationships clearly. Focus on Real Tools, Not Just Talk: Instead of just letting people vent, you give them practical, step-by-step strategies they can take home and use the same day. The goal is always to help people solve problems and stand on their own two feet. A Calm Hand in a Crisis: With extensive training in handling sudden crises and emergencies, you know how to stay grounded and keep others steady when life feels overwhelming. Genuine Heart for People: Behind all the degrees and training is a simple truth: you truly enjoy people. You bring warmth, energy, and an honest desire to help others build better lives.
The Ideal Client: Readiness Meets Real Action The most successful therapeutic work happens when readiness meets actionable effort. Therapy is not merely an intellectual conversation or a place to vent; it is a structured, collaborative workspace designed to produce measurable, real-world results. Characteristics of Clients Who Thrive in This Practice Openness to Self-Examination: They are ready to look honestly at their patterns, cognitive habits, and relational dynamics without defensiveness. Gaining fresh insight is the crucial first step toward understanding why old approaches are no longer working. A Desire for Practical Solutions: Rather than staying stuck in the problem, they come into therapy seeking constructive ways forward. They value clear, evidence-based feedback and practical strategies over vague advice. Active Application Between Sessions: Growth does not happen solely during the clinical hour. The ideal client is committed to taking the concepts, coping mechanisms, and behavioral tools learned in the office and actively implementing them in their home, workplace, and relationships. Patience with the Process: True change requires deliberate practice. Whether navigating a specific transition or undergoing deeper personal restructuring, clients who understand that lasting transformation takes steady, consistent effort achieve the most enduring outcomes. Ultimately, this work is designed for individuals who are not satisfied with simply managing symptoms—they are ready to invest in themselves, build lifelong emotional resilience, and become active agents of positive change in their own lives.
My therapeutic orientation utilizes a multimodal framework, providing the flexibility to draw thoughtfully from a variety of evidence-based modalities to match each client’s specific needs. At the core of this framework, my primary foundation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). By helping individuals identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, CBT empowers them to shift their perspectives, leading to healthier emotional responses and more productive, intentional actions.