My belief is that the best clinical tool is the relationship between counselor and client, so I will focus on getting to know you, how you want to live your life and what goals are most important to you. As a gay male of color, I am part of two under-served communities, and I accept and respect the responsibility my position holds.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. We will also review the intake paperwork and policies to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength is my ability to strengthen the therapeutic relationship between clinician and client. I believe in my clients and I advocate for my clients as much as I can. We will figure out those goals and we will work our hardest to meet them.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with individuals who identify in the LGBT+ community, as a gay man I remember being a younger individual wanting to work with a queer identifying individual and not being able to find one. I announce my identity in order to help clients who need/ want a gay therapist find one. I also work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum; before becoming a therapist I was a case manager for individuals on the Spectrum and I fell in love with the community. I love empowering all of my clients; my client are eager to improve and have hope for the future. I know my clients have the skills and I am here to remind them and cheer them on while also providing some insights based on evidence based practices.

About Ian Wagner