It’s easy to think that living with your anxiety and depression is just the way it is. You got stuck. You feel lost and can’t find your way and your place in the world.

Depression has been a way of life for you. You’ve felt pretty hopeless about your own future prospects, your bad luck, and pretty negative about the world in general.

Someone probably told you along the way that you needed to talk to someone. Maybe you know you’ve needed some therapy. You’ve been skeptical in the past, but you’re ready for a change now. You’d figured, “hey what have I got to lose?”

Everything I would teach you I’ve done it myself. I don’t just open a book and get an idea- I practice in real life myself. I’ve done so many things in my life. I’ve been all over the flippin’ world. This experience and my life story has allowed me to partner with people and create real changes in their life.

My career includes extensive work with the military and their families in family therapy. I have worked in management with an interdisciplinary team in training and development of several programs. I’ve created virtual mental health programming and supervised other mental health clinicians.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression. I primarily approach therapy from a Rational Emotive Therapy framework, which is a form of CBT. I want to reframe the way you think about stuff. We want to decrease reacting and increase your ability to respond.

They call me Metaphor Man- I use metaphors and quotes. I like inspiring quotes. I will actually think about who I will be seeing that day and find a quote that fits that person and their situation.

• I like to write on the white board. It’s helpful to have a visual.
• I’ve been told I’m easy to talk to and non-threatening.
• I’m a musician and I know music is one of the best tools to put in your toolbox.
• I ask for a 5-session commitment. If you don’t return after the 5 sessions, that’s ok. But let’s give it a shot together.