"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."
Carl Rogers
Individuals: I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking help a range of challenges, including: adults navigating life transitions or relationship difficulties; people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief; LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals seeking affirming care; people newly diagnosed with chronic illness or living with its long-term impact; people navigating substance use or recovery; and people seeking deeper meaning and connection in their lives. Particular areas of focus include:
Professionals: Professionals in demanding fields face unique pressures including managing job stress, burnout, or career transitions. After working for many years in finance and technology, I know how easily perfectionism, constant optimization, and the pressure to perform can consume one’s life.
Men. Many men come to therapy after years of being taught to ignore their emotional experience. I offer a space where you can begin to name and understand feelings that often include stress, anger, loneliness, anxiety, depression, difficulty feeling close to others, and expectations about masculinity. Gay men navigate distinct experiences and often benefit from a therapist who understands the social and cultural landscape of gay life. I aim to provide a space where every part of your experience can be discussed openly, including dating, career, spirituality, HIV, substance use, and sexuality.
Couples: Couples therapy often helps partners understand each other, and themselves, in new ways. Couples I work with include those in non-traditional, mixed-culture, mixed-faith, and serodiscordant relationships. Areas of focus include communication difficulties, intimacy and sexual concerns, damaged trust, and non-monogamy or open relationship dynamics. We look at how each partner’s family history shapes the relationship, and at the cycles of conflict you may be repeating.
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