My background is a little unusual. Before becoming a therapist I spent two decades in real estate, working with people through some of the most high-stakes transitions of their lives. That experience shaped how I work. I understand what it means to perform at a high level while quietly managing relationships, uncertainty, and internal pressure. I tend to work with people who are self-aware and capable and still find themselves stuck in patterns they can't think their way out of. My approach is relational and body-aware, which means we work with more than just insight. If that sounds like what you've been missing, we're probably a good fit.

Not at all. Some of the most meaningful work happens before things fall apart. Many of my clients come in functioning well on the outside and carrying something quietly underneath. Others come because they want to be more intentional about their relationships or their direction, not because something has gone wrong. Therapy doesn't have a minimum requirement for how much pain you need to be in.

If you've been having the same conversation without it landing, if the distance between you has become the new normal, or if you're navigating a transition that's changed the rhythm of your relationship, couples therapy can help. You don't need to be on the verge of separation. Some couples come to do deeper work on longstanding patterns. Others come for a focused tune-up during a significant life change like retirement, an empty nest, or a career shift. Both are valid reasons to come in.

That's more common than you might think. Sometimes one partner is ready before the other, and that's okay. Individual therapy can be a useful starting point, helping you clarify what you want and how you're contributing to the dynamic, which often shifts things even before couples work begins. If your partner is open but hesitant, a free fifteen-minute consultation for both of you together can help answer questions and lower the threshold for trying.

EMDR is a research-supported therapy that helps the brain process experiences that remain unresolved, even after years of insight-oriented work. It's particularly useful if you understand your patterns clearly but continue to feel emotionally hijacked by them. It doesn't require you to retell difficult experiences in detail. The work happens through attention, sensation, and internal awareness, which many people find more manageable than traditional talk therapy for certain material. We always decide together whether EMDR fits your goals, and it's never required.

Yes. I work with veterans navigating trauma, PTSD, reintegration, and the relational impact of military service. EMDR is often a meaningful part of this work and is well-researched for PTSD specifically. I also work with family members and partners who are trying to understand and navigate the effects of service on their relationship. If you're a veteran or a military family member, I welcome you to reach out.

It depends on what you're working on. Couples coming in for a focused tune-up or a specific life transition often find that three months or less is enough to recalibrate and move forward with more intention. Deeper individual or couples work, particularly when trauma or long-standing patterns are involved, tends to take longer and unfolds at its own pace. I don't believe in keeping people in therapy longer than is useful, and we talk openly about progress and goals throughout our work together.

Yes. I offer a free fifteen-minute phone consultation for anyone considering working with me. It's a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and determine whether we're a good fit. There's no commitment involved.