About me
I work with men because I believe the work a man does on himself ripples outward, into his marriage, his children, his friendships, and the legacy he leaves behind. Men are often handed very few places to be fully honest about how they're really doing, and I want the room we share to be one of them.
In the room, I bring both warm acceptance and accountability. Therapy is a safe place for hard work. I tend to assign homework between sessions, so that you get the most out of our work together. I make room for whatever part of your life you bring, including your faith and your sense of meaning, without requiring you to share mine.
I'm a Seattle native based in Mercer Island, Washington. When I'm not working with clients, you can find me reading, walking with my wife, spending time in nature, hosting friends, and managing my almost assuredly mediocre fantasy football team.
Training and supervision panel: I am a pre-licensed mental health counseling intern at CoHear, practicing under the supervision of Brian Whitney while I complete my master's degree in mental health counseling at Northwest University. Before becoming an intern, I worked in corporate sales, and I bring that same results-oriented attitude to therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Whatever you are struggling with, it is something a lot of good, capable men face, and it tends to grow in secrecy and shame. The fact that you are reading this and considering reaching out is evidence of the opposite of broken. What you are carrying is real, and it is also workable. You can change, and you do not have to do it alone.
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A wide range of things: anxiety and depression, relationships and betrayal, life transitions, questions of meaning and purpose, and compulsive behaviors, including sexual addiction and compulsive internet use. If you are not sure whether what you are dealing with is something I work with, reach out and ask. Part of an early conversation is figuring out together whether we are a good fit.
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No. I describe my practice as spiritually informed because for many men their inner life and their sense of meaning are deeply connected, and I want to make room for that if it's part of your life. But you don't have to share my faith, or any faith, to do this work with me. I'll meet you where you are, and your beliefs, or lack of them, are welcome in the room.
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The first session is an intake. We'll focus on understanding your story, what brought you to this point, and where you want to go. By the end, we'll begin outlining a plan of treatment to guide our future sessions. Mostly, it's a chance to get to know each other and see how it feels to work together.
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Right now I see all clients virtually, all day Wednesday through Friday.
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It depends on you, your history, and your goals, so I can't give you an exact timeline. Some men come for a focused season of work, others stay longer. We'll talk openly about your progress along the way, and my goal is always to help you reach a place where you don't need me.
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Sessions are $100 each. I'm currently unable to take insurance. If $100 per session poses a significant challenge, please tell me and I'll see what I can do to make therapy accessible for you. Billing is handled by CoHear, as I'm currently an intern on their staff.
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Yes. What you tell me stays between us, with a few legal exceptions every therapist is bound by, for example, if there's a risk of serious harm to you or someone else. Because I currently practice under supervision at CoHear, my supervisor is also part of my clinical work. This is standard for pre-licensed clinicians and helps ensure you're getting good care.
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Yes. Betrayal, and the strain these struggles can put on a relationship, are some of the hardest things a couple can face. I work with individuals and with couples, and I'm glad to talk with you about what would help most in your situation.