The University of Michigan
Professional Interests:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life transitions and adjustment
- Men's issues
- Self-esteem/self-concept
- Personality issues
- Psychosis and mania
- Legal/forensic issues
Approach to Therapy:
My approach to therapy starts with building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, respect, collaboration, and empathy. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, validating, strengths-focused environment where clients feel safe to express and explore their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. I integrate elements of multiple approaches and techniques based on each individual client’s strengths and needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychoeducation, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Approach to Wellness:
For me, wellness begins with balance and ensuring that I have time to participate in activities that I enjoy, feel passionately about, or promote relaxation and stress reduction. I especially enjoy watching sports, listening to music, going to concerts and shows, watching movies and tv, playing narrative and sports video games, and taking road trips. I also value humor, learning, and some healthy spontaneity as important contributors to wellness.
