Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for those of us raised, and sometimes trained, to always be seen as strong, reliable, or independent. I know how challenging it can be, especially when you’re doing the footwork on your own or experiencing a lack of support from those around you. The great news is that if you’re reading this, you have already achieved a great success in taking the first step in getting support. I want to help you build upon that success.

My experience as a therapist is working with active-duty service members, veterans, and their families struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I hope to expand that group to first responders of all kinds as I continue to build my experience and skills. As a Navy veteran, I have experienced how any number of factors in high-intensity work roles can wear a person down. Trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, and difficulty getting along with others are just some of the ways our mental health can impact our lives.

I also have a particular interest in working with men, who are often raised to handle everything on their own. I work with people who grew up with emotionally immature parents, men who have faced fertility issues, and anyone facing major life transitions that bring grief. My approach is psychodynamically informed, and I’m curious about where our ideas about masculinity come from and the self-limiting beliefs that can come with them.

I take my role as a helper to heart as building a strong relationship can only be done through empathy and understanding. In therapy, I use a multi-cultural approach to help us find common ground so that I can better understand your personal experiences and work with you to create a tailored plan to improve your coping skills and quality of life. I help clients understand the role they play in their own interpersonal challenges, and I’m open to bringing in humor when it helps.

I graduated in 2026 from the University of Baltimore with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I completed my internship with the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Silver Spring, MD. I am currently working on completing my supervision hours as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) and I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing, but also have experience with CPT helping clients.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my infant son and spouse (still active-duty), completing home repairs and improvements, sculpting with polymer clay, sketching, reading, and keeping up my carpentry and Mandarin language skills.

Commitment to Growth and Deepening My Practice

• Currently reading Motivational Interviewing, 4th Ed. (Miller & Rollnick, 2023),

• Also reading Cognitive Processing Theory for PTSD (Resnick, Monson, and Chard, 2024).

Education

• Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, University of Baltimore

• Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Southern Oregon University

• Associate of Arts in Chinese Mandarin, Defense Language Institute

• Certificate of Completion, Mejiro University, Japan

Trainings & Certifications

• Student CPT Workshop, Strong Training Initiative

• Basics of CBT Essentials: I, Beck Institute