Pronouns
he/him/his
Job Title
Practicum Student
Education:
Michigan School of Psychology
Professional Interests:
• Working with emerging adults
• Identity development
• Relationship Counseling
• Multicultural Counseling
• Social justice
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Adjustment
• LGBTQ+ Students
• Identity development
• Relationship Counseling
• Multicultural Counseling
• Social justice
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Adjustment
• LGBTQ+ Students
Approach to Therapy:
Being a human is challenging, especially when navigating the stress of higher education. I approach therapy by combining the humanistic values of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence with the evidence-based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also incorporate multicultural perspectives and trauma-informed approaches into my sessions. I utilize clients' values and strengths to help build a mindful framework for further developing identity, solving problems, and increasing awareness while offering practical tools to assist in providing solution-focused relief of immediate stressors.
Approach to Wellness:
I believe in a holistic approach to wellness, with an appreciation for creativity, relationships, nature, special interests, hobbies, culture, safety, nutrition, and movement. For me, this might look like watching wild animals on Our Planet while playing Fortnite or recording a bassline in my recording studio. Wellness might also look like me taking 10 minutes out of the day to quietly meditate between tasks to allow more space to remain present.