Reaching out for counseling can feel like a big step. Many people come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what needs to change—I try to make those first conversations feel comfortable and human.
I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families move toward better, more satisfying lives. Outside the office, I’m a spouse, a father, U.S. Army veteran, and recreational sailor. Those life experiences shape how I work just as much as my formal training.
I help people with challenges like stress, relationships, past trauma, substance use, and major life transitions. I draw from approaches such as CBT and trauma-informed care, but I keep the process conversational rather than clinical. You won’t be “diagnosed” in every sentence—we’ll talk, get to know each other, and explore what’s worked before and what might help now.
My style is practical and goal-oriented. I tend to work in a short-term, solution-focused way: we’ll clarify what you want to accomplish and focus on taking meaningful steps toward it. I often suggest simple homework between sessions. I know life is busy, but small practices make a big difference—and I’ll encourage you along the way.
If you’d like, schedule an initial session with me. We can talk about what you’re hoping to work on and see whether we’re a good fit for each other.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
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