I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience supporting people through life’s challenges. My approach is warm and compassionate, yet also direct and straightforward. I recognize the strength it takes to seek help, and I deeply respect the courage involved in taking that step.
Therapy is a safe place to talk, where the focus is on being listened to and supported. Depending on your needs, it may also involve exploring new perspectives or considering alternative ways of approaching challenges. The process is collaborative, and my role is to understand your needs and goals while walking alongside you with honesty, compassion, and clarity.
While I draw from multiple theoretical perspectives, I also bring the perspective of lived experience. This can be valuable in keeping the work practical and grounded, with an emphasis on insights that can be applied to everyday life.
Among other concerns, I have helped people with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. My goal is to meet you where you are, respect the path you’re on, and provide both support and challenge in ways that make meaningful growth possible.
If you’re ready to begin this process, I would value the opportunity to work alongside you.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Great therapist!
Written on Nov 13, 2025 after therapy with David for 9 months on issues concerning addictions
Great guy. Still new to him but no complaints.
Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
David has been extremely helpful so far. He asks great questions and makes me think before responding. I have been going through a rough period both physically and in relationships and I have already seen a difference in my attitude and emotional fortitude.
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Fantastic human being, can’t wait to talk to him this coming week.
Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
He’s helping
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Amazing
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem