A Thoughtful, Practical Approach to Therapy

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure whether therapy will actually help, have had disappointing experiences in the past, or simply aren’t used to asking for support.

My goal is to offer something different.

Clients often describe my approach as warm, direct, practical, and genuinely supportive. They appreciate having a space where they feel respected, emotionally safe enough to be honest, and supported in creating meaningful change, not simply talking about the same problems without movement.

Good therapy involves both support and challenge: knowing when to listen, when to help you better understand longstanding patterns, and when to help you approach familiar struggles in a different way.

Why I Work This Way

Before becoming a therapist, my background was in science, pre-medical studies, and mental health research, including work at UMass Medical School, the Center for Mindfulness, and men’s mental health research at Clark University.

That experience gave me a strong respect for evidence-based care, but it also made me increasingly aware of the limitations of overly reductionistic or impersonal approaches to human suffering. I became interested not just in symptoms or diagnoses, but in the emotional, relational, and deeply human experiences that often sit beneath them.

That search eventually led me into graduate studies in religious studies, where I explored contemplative traditions, particularly Buddhism, and longstanding questions about suffering, resilience, meaning, and human change.

Today, my work reflects both influences: practical, evidence-based psychotherapy grounded in the understanding that real change rarely comes from one-size-fits-all solutions or symptom management alone. It requires thoughtful, individualized work that helps people better understand themselves, shift longstanding patterns, and move forward in meaningful ways.

What Working Together Looks Like

Effective therapy is not one-size-fits-all.

I work with adults, older teens (15+), young adults, college and graduate students, couples, and individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, neurodivergence, identity questions, relationship challenges, performance pressure, burnout, and major life transitions.

Some clients are new to therapy. Others have had disappointing past experiences and are looking for something more grounded, collaborative, and genuinely useful.

I’ve also worked with first responders, veterans, and others in high-stress roles where asking for support may not come naturally. These clients often appreciate a direct, practical, and nonjudgmental approach that respects both resilience and the realities of what they carry.

My work integrates evidence-based psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and approaches like IFS, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy, not as rigid formulas, but as tools adapted thoughtfully to your needs and goals.

I also offer optional canine-assisted therapy with my therapy dog, Sona, for clients who find animal companionship grounding and supportive.