My ideal clients are motivated to collaborate and ready to explore what has been holding them back. You don't need all the answers to begin; much of the work is uncovering the deeper issues together. Lasting change happens when therapist and client work as a team, building understanding rather than chasing quick solutions.
As a queer therapist and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I bring both personal understanding and professional curiosity to this work. That lived experience has deepened my appreciation for the complexity of identity and relationships. Rather than making assumptions, my aim is to understand each person's perspective, so clients feel seen, respected, and understood.
Treatment is tailored to the individual rather than a single modality, because every client deserves an approach that fits their goals. My goal is to hold a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to take ownership of their lives and create meaningful change. If you are looking for a therapist who is engaged, open-minded, and committed to growing alongside you, it would be an honor to work with you.
Specialties
- ADD / ADHD Behavior Therapies
- Anger Management
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Art Therapy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying
- Career Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Emotional Abuse
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQIA+ Care
- Life Coaching / Life Transition
- Men's Health Issues
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Mood Disorders / Swings
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Sex Addiction
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Problems / Insomnia
- Trans Affirming Care
Languages spoken
- English
Gender
Male
Pronouns
he/him/his
In-network insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Self Pay
Education and training
- Northeastern Illinois University - Master's in Social Work