Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 1 insurance. Specializes in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Life Transitions and 8 more.
(he/him)
New to Grow
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist with a doctorate in MFT and over a decade of clinical experience working with individuals and couples. I take therapy seriously but I don't take myself too seriously — humor has a genuine place in my work when the moment calls for it. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my job is to collaborate with you, not direct you. Outside the therapy room I'm a married guy of over 20 years, an amateur musician, a devoted pet dad, and someone who finds a lot of peace in nature.
Our first session is a conversation, not an intake form. I want to get to know you as a person — who you are, the relationships that matter to you, and how you've arrived at this point in your life. We'll talk about what's getting in the way of you living the life you want, and yes, we'll cover the clinical basics, including diagnosis when relevant — but that's never the whole picture. I also make space for you to ask questions about me if you're curious. Therapy works best when it feels like a genuine relationship, and that starts in the first session.
What sets my work apart is less about technique and more about how I show up. I approach every client with genuine humility — I'm not the expert on your life, you are. My role is to walk beside you, not ahead of you. I bring warmth, respect, and a collaborative spirit into every session, along with creativity and a willingness to use humor when it fits the moment. I hold advanced training in Narrative and Solution-Focused approaches, but what I've found matters most to clients is feeling genuinely seen and not judged. Whatever brings you to therapy, you can expect to be met with curiosity, not assumptions.
My caseload is roughly split between individuals and couples, and I'm well-positioned to work with clients navigating relationship challenges, identity questions, life transitions, and anxiety. I tend to be a calm and grounding presence in session, which clients dealing with anxiety often find helpful. I work with clients across the full spectrum of relationship structures and identities — including LGBTQ+ individuals and couples — and approach every client without assumptions or judgment about how they live or love. I'm particularly drawn to working with creative people: musicians, artists, writers, and others whose inner lives don't always fit neatly into conventional frameworks. If you've ever felt like a therapist wouldn't quite "get" you or your world, I might be a good fit. I work collaboratively with clients to determine whether they want a structured, goal-focused experience or something more open-ended and exploratory — the therapy is yours to shape. I work best with people who are curious about themselves and ready to look at things a little differently.
Other specialties
I identify as
Narrative
I have been trained in and practicing Narrative Therapy for over a decade, with in-depth doctoral-level study including specialized work in Neuro-Narrative Therapy, developed by Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman. I apply these principles in work with both individuals and couples, helping clients step back from the stories that have come to define them — about who they are, what their relationships mean, and what's possible for their lives. Often the problem isn't the person; it's the story they've been living inside. Together we work to loosen the grip of those stories and write new ones.
Couples Counseling
Couples therapy is the heart of my clinical practice. I work with all couples — married, unmarried, LGBTQ+, and those in non-traditional relationship structures including ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships. I approach each couple without assumptions about what their relationship should look like, focusing instead on what they want it to feel like. My work is rooted in Narrative Therapy principles — including doctoral-level specialization in Neuro-Narrative Therapy with couples — and I completed a group treatment manual for Narrative couples therapy as part of my doctoral training. Rather than positioning myself as an expert on your relationship, I work collaboratively with both partners to understand how the stories you've each been carrying have shaped the relationship, and to find new ways of seeing each other and moving forward together.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-Centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, forms a natural foundation for my Narrative approach — the two are deeply compatible philosophically. In practice this means clients can expect warmth, genuine curiosity, and a non-judgmental presence in every session. I don't approach therapy as an expert delivering solutions; I approach it as a collaborative process where you are the expert on your own life. Unconditional positive regard isn't just a theoretical commitment for me — it shapes how I show up in the room with every client I work with.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I began my clinical training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and its influence remains present in how I work today. SFBT shares a lot of DNA with Narrative Therapy — both are collaborative, non-pathologizing approaches that center your strengths and what's already working in your life rather than focusing primarily on deficits and problems. One thing I've carried forward from SFBT is respecting that clients come to therapy with different goals: some want a focused, goal-oriented process with a clear endpoint, while others want space to explore more openly. I let you decide what kind of therapy experience you're looking for.