How I work
My approach to therapy is relational and intensive. I see therapy as a chance to connect with another human in a protected relationship that allows for radical honesty about the difficult, painful, and confusing experiences that life brings. I tend to be a good fit for those seeking improved relationships, feeling directionless, or trying to figure out life after big transitions like divorce or the loss of a loved one.
In session, I am interactive and transparent. I point out patterns clients miss to go beyond surface issues. My clients feel both supported and challenged. In the safety of our relationship, we look at uncomfortable things and navigate them in a way that fosters a sense of meaning and agency.
I believe that transformative therapy cannot be taught in a skills manual. I do not have one "modality" I use with all clients. I draw on knowledge from psychology, philosophy, and sociology to understand clients and how they navigate the world.
As it becomes clearer what barriers they face, my approach often looks like existential therapy, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, or Relational Psychodynamic therapy. If you are looking to find greater meaning and understand parts of yourself more deeply, I welcome the opportunity to talk and see if we are a good fit.
I see clients in person and outside doing walk-and-talk sessions or in a park when I am in Denver, Baltimore, and Durham, but split time between the states. The rest of the time, I conduct sessions with clients in each state via telehealth.