Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

If you're feeling nervous about your first session, you're not alone. A lot of my clients come in unsure of what to expect. Some were encouraged by a partner or loved one to give therapy a try. Others have been carrying things alone for years and finally decided it was time to talk. Here’s the truth: our first session isn’t really “therapy.” Not yet. We’re not going to dig deep into your past or push you into emotional territory you’re not ready for. What we will do is start a real, honest conversation. You’ll have space to talk about what brought you here, what’s been going on in your life, and what you want out of this process. That’s it. No pressure. No judgment. Just a chance to be heard. I’ll ask a few questions to learn more about your background: family, relationships, work, stress, sleep, emotions, and what life’s looked like for you lately. But most of all, this first session is your chance to tell your story in your own words. I’m just here to listen. By the end of our first session, you’ll have a better idea of how this works, what we can focus on together, and what the next steps might look like. We’ll build a plan based on what you want, not what some checklist says you should work on. This is the starting point of a journey we take together. You set the pace. I’ll help guide the way.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I focus on building a strong, real connection with each client—because that relationship is the foundation of everything we do. I don’t talk down to people, and I don’t hide behind jargon. I listen, I stay present, and I meet you where you are. When therapy feels human and honest, real change starts to happen.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with men who never thought they’d be the kind of person who goes to therapy. Maybe you’ve been pushing through life for years. You have been managing stress and juggling responsibilities, keeping it together for everyone else. But lately, things aren’t working like they used to. You’re angrier, more distant, maybe even blowing up over stuff that didn’t used to bother you. Or you’ve gone quiet, shut down emotionally, and feel like you’re just going through the motions. You might not have the words for what you’re feeling, but you know something’s off. Your partner sees it. Your kids feel it. And deep down, so do you. My ideal clients are men in their 30s to 60s who are feeling the weight of life: marriage strain, career pressure, fatherhood stress, or just the quiet sense that something’s not right. Some are on the edge of divorce. Others are exhausted from trying to hold everything in. Most aren’t looking for endless talk. They want direction, real change, and someone who actually gets it. If you’ve been told you’re “too angry,” “too cold,” or “too distant,” this is a space where you don’t have to defend yourself. You’ll get tools to understand what’s happening underneath the surface, and learn how to start responding differently, without losing your edge. Many of my clients are referred by their spouse or partner. If you're here because someone you love asked you to reach out, that's okay. What matters is that you're willing to take a look at what’s going on and try something different. I’ll meet you where you are... with respect, honesty, and zero judgment.