Get to know me

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

You can expect a conversation, not an interrogation, in your first session with me. We'll start by getting to know each other. I’ll ask what brought you in, what you hope to work on, and how things have been lately. You don’t need perfect answers or a clear game plan—just showing up is enough. We’ll discuss what therapy might look like for you specifically, and I’ll explain how I work—collaboratively, with curiosity and compassion. Most importantly, I want you to feel safe, heard, and respected. You set the pace. Whether you're ready to open up immediately or need a feel for the process, we’ll meet you where you are. By the end of the session, you should know whether this is a good fit—and if it is, we’ll discuss the next steps.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a provider, my main strengths are ensuring my clients feel truly understood, respected, and safe. This creates a good space for them to do the important healing work. I bring a calm and steady presence, which is especially helpful for those dealing with trauma, identity issues, or ongoing emotional struggles. Clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to strike a balance: I listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and gently challenge when needed, but never push beyond what feels emotionally safe. I specialize in working with complexity, whether that’s the layered experience of being a man under pressure, living with ADHD, holding LGBTQ+ identities in unwelcoming spaces, or carrying trauma that has no easy words. I’m also highly attuned to nuance. I pay attention to what’s said, what’s not, and what’s felt beneath the surface. My clinical approach is integrative and trauma-informed, but also deeply human. I believe in humor, patience, and dignity in the therapeutic process—and in helping clients “cope” and reconnect with their sense of agency and self-worth. Ultimately, I don’t just hold space—I help you reshape it.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with clients navigating identity, emotion, and healing in deeply personal ways. I specialize in men’s issues, trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, and ADHD—often supporting those who’ve felt misunderstood, silenced, or stuck for years. Many of my male clients come in carrying quiet anger, relationship struggles, or a sense of disconnection from themselves. They’ve been taught to tough it out, and now they’re ready to explore a different way of being—one that makes space for vulnerability and growth. I also work with trauma survivors—people living in survival mode from past abuse, loss, or emotional neglect. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and focused on restoring a sense of safety and agency. For LGBTQ+ clients, I offer an affirming space to process identity, relationships, and resilience in the face of systemic or internalized oppression. You don't have to do it alone, whether it’s coming out, healing from rejection, or simply finding peace. And for those with ADHD, I help untangle years of shame and misunderstanding. Together, we build focus and emotional regulation strategies while honoring your unique rhythm and strengths.