Do you feel stuck? Like nothing you do really changes how you’re feeling? Maybe you’re using substances or other coping strategies that aren’t working anymore. Maybe you struggle with feeling like you’re not good enough, or that something is wrong with you. Or perhaps you've experienced trauma, loss, or something else that feels stressful and overwhelming.
I get it. I’m a gay man who’s been through therapy and recovery himself. I understand the challenges that LGBTQ+ people face and I can help you. I’m a registered social worker, psychotherapist trained in a number of effective therapies that I integrate based on your situation.
When working with me, you will feel heard and understood. You will be guided through painful feelings and distressing thoughts to resolve your concerns and move forward with confidence. You will build a better relationship with yourself and with the other people in your life. You will become empowered, confident, and resilient.
Together, we can address concerns like depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship issues, work stress, self esteem, grief, or other life stresses. To discuss working together, you can book a free 15-minute consultation on my website or through email or phone. I look forward to hearing from you.
For more information about my approach, please see Services, or book your free consultation now. You can also read more about my approaches to therapy below.
MY APPROACHES TO THERAPY
My therapy services are LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based.
LGBTQ+ AFFIRMING THERAPY
Being LGBTQ+ gives us unique experiences, challenges, and perspectives that shape how we see ourselves and the world. As a gay man who has gone through therapy and recovery himself, I know how having my LGBTQ+ identity affirmed helped me. I can do the same for you. When working with me, you will have your identity and experiences affirmed and integrated into your therapy.
trauma-informed therapy
Practicing trauma-informed therapy means that I am aware that many people who seek therapy have experienced some sort of trauma in their lives, from big, life-altering events, to more persistent patterns of neglect or mistreatment.
All types of trauma disrupt our lives and the way that we relate to ourselves and to others, and so I am very mindful of this when working with you, and look for ways to ease the suffering that trauma creates in your life at a pace that feels safe for you.
Strengths-based therapy
Working from a strengths-based approach means that I acknowledge the whole person in therapy, not just your “symptoms.” I acknowledge that, while you may come in with things that you want to change about your life, you also come with strengths, assets, and things that you are already doing to feel better. I make sure to acknowledge and emphasize these strengths in session to help you make the most of them.
You can read more about my therapy approaches in Services, or you can talk to me directly by booking your free consultation below: