(he/him)
New to Grow
I work with people whose lives have become complicated, heavy, chaotic, or stuck — often after years of stress, addiction, trauma, relationship problems, major life transitions, or simply trying to survive the best way they knew how. My approach is direct, grounded, and practical. I believe meaningful change comes from honest self-examination, healthier behaviors, and learning how to live in a way that is both productive and emotionally sustainable. Therapy with me is not about pretending life is easy or offering rehearsed positivity. It is about building a real therapeutic relationship where people can reduce the noise, face difficult truths without shame, and develop the tools, structure, and perspective needed to create a more purposeful and satisfying life.
The first session is less about “fixing” anything and more about getting an honest picture of who you are, what has happened in your life, what is currently not working, and what you want to be different. We will talk about the patterns, stressors, behaviors, relationships, and experiences that have shaped the way you operate today. You can expect a conversational approach rather than a cold interview. I will ask direct questions, challenge inconsistencies when necessary, and help separate what you feel, what you believe, and what is actually happening. The goal is not judgment — it is understanding how your current strategies developed and whether they are still helping or hurting you. Most importantly, the first session is about determining whether we can build a working therapeutic relationship based on honesty, accountability, and mutual respect. Real change usually starts there.
My therapeutic approach is grounded, direct, and behavior-focused. I help clients move beyond endlessly analyzing problems and toward identifying the patterns, decisions, and behaviors that keep them stuck. Together, we work on building practical ways of living that are more stable, productive, emotionally healthy, and sustainable over time. One of my strengths is creating an environment where people can be honest without feeling talked down to or pathologized. I balance accountability with empathy, using humor, straightforward communication, and real-world perspective to help clients examine difficult experiences without getting lost in shame or defensiveness. I also focus heavily on authenticity within the therapeutic relationship itself. Therapy is not treated as a performance or scripted process, but as a place to practice healthier communication, emotional awareness, impulse control, and problem-solving in real time. Many clients appreciate that the work feels genuine, practical, and connected to everyday life rather than abstract theory.
Clients who’ve been through enough to know healing doesn’t come from soft music and motivational quotes alone. Clients willing to take an honest look at their lives, challenge unproductive patterns, and build behaviors that actually work in the real world. People ready for a therapeutic relationship built on trust, accountability, humor, and doing the hard work necessary to create a more meaningful and content life.
Eclectic
At the core of my practice is the belief that meaningful change comes from clarity and accountability. If you are looking for therapy that is grounded, insightful, and effective, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
My approach is direct, clear, and practical. I believe therapy should provide insight that is both honest and useful, rather than relying on vague or repetitive clichés. Clients often describe my style as straightforward and refreshingly unpretentious. I integrate humor and plainspoken truth into sessions as a way to make difficult topics easier to process and remember.
Motivational Interviewing
I offer guidance, skills, and strategies to help you handle life’s challenges. I don’t offer quick fixes or guarantees—real change comes from what you do and practice.
Narrative
I aim to help clients see patterns more clearly, confront challenges directly, and develop strategies that work in real life.
Strength-Based
Together, we’ll explore patterns, challenge unhelpful behaviors, and create actionable steps so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.