About

My treatment approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral theory and conceptualization, as well as drawing on principles and processes from psychanalytic theory and existential philosophy. I seek to approach each person's background, life circumstances, and current concerns with a wide lens and perspective. This helps me and my clients appreciate both specific areas of concern as well as the big picture, and not miss or ignore other potential problems or contributing factors. ​Interpersonally, people describe me as warm and empathic while also direct and solution-focused. I strive to develop trust with my clients and work collaboratively with them on identifying and attaining relevant, specific, and measurable treatment goals.

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I work primarily with adult individuals and couples, and I have substantial experience working with military veterans and active-duty service members. Prior to starting my independent practice, I trained and worked in various mental health care settings and levels of care, including outpatient trauma recovery clinics; outpatient substance use treatment clinics; a university psychology clinic; a private group practice treating developmental/relational trauma, borderline personality disorder, and suicidality; a residential OCD and anxiety treatment center; a residential addiction treatment program; and a large federal health care center.