My Approach
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It’s a common saying amongst therapists that all work is grief work – we’re either mourning something that did happen to us or suffering because of something that we did not get – so loss, in general, is at the core of our suffering and grieving is our natural way of processing it.
My role as your therapist begins by establishing a space where honesty and responsibility become our guiding force. You and I co-create this by committing to being open about what we see and sense, in the moment, while leaving judgement aside. Once a feeling of trust is established, I provide you with direct feedback, practical insight, and warm encouragement, while challenging thoughts, feelings, even sensations, that keep you from having your needs met, your boundaries from being established, and your dignity from being honored. I orient towards these challenges by identifying the imprint that your past experiences have left on your current pattern of relating to the world. By noticing, naming, and fully appreciating what is happening ‘in the now’ we can find constructive ways for you to respond differently – to lead a life of self-respect and integrity.
I have extensive experience working with grief, childhood trauma, men’s issues, and improving relationships with effective communication strategies. I have also worked with those who see themselves as staunch introverts or ‘lone wolves’, neurodivergent or on the spectrum, as well as intellectuals and academics. Fifteen years of working in the restaurant industry has been instrumental in allowing meet meet anyone with non-judgement and curiosity. I would be glad to extend to you the same courtesy.
If you’re looking for someone who tells it like it is while offering unwavering support, I invite you to take the next step. Reach out today, and let’s start the conversation.
My Focus
Grief and loss
Grief is not something to fix or move past—it is a process we move through, often as passengers rather than drivers. As a therapist, my role is to accompany you through this journey, offering support as you navigate the emotions and relational shifts that emerge.
Using Gestalt, somatic, and relational approaches, I help you stay present with your grief rather than avoid it. This may include exploring where grief lives in your body, engaging in dialogue with your loss, or noticing patterns in how you seek or resist support. Rather than rushing the process, we honor it—allowing space for what needs to be felt, expressed, and integrated.
Grief changes us, but you don’t have to move through it alone. I walk beside you, helping you find steadiness and meaning as the waves of this experience rise and fall.
Relationship & Communication
For better or for worse, we begin life learning to adapt to the relational conditions of our childhood home. We adopt creative ways of balancing, connecting, and managing how to be in this world with others and, more often than not, we leave childhood and adolescence with patterns of relating that are misdirected and incomplete, making it difficult to secure relationships that are mutual and reciprocal.
Whether you’re struggling with communication, trust, or intimacy, my role is to illuminate and encounter these patterns that are interfering with your desire to connect with others. I help you become more aware of how you show up in relationships—emotionally and physically. We do this by exploring old or tired patterns, relational wounds or unfinished business, and through appreciating the ways your body holds and expresses these experiences. Ideally, we create space for new ways of connecting.
Relationship growth is about deepening awareness and choice. Together, we work toward more fulfilling and authentic connections—both with yourself and with others.
Challenges involving Men & Masculinity
Masculinity comes with many expectations—strength, discipline, self-reliance—but without the right support, these pressures can lead to isolation rather than connection. In therapy, I offer a space to explore these challenges with honesty and without judgment, helping men and women navigate the complexities of masculinity in relationships, work, and personal life.
For men, this means examining how responsibility, fear, shame, and self-concept shape their sense of purpose and belonging. Many men thrive with structure, accountability, and encouragement—qualities I integrate into our work to foster growth, integrity, and connection. For women, I emphasize clear boundaries and a grounded presence, creating a space where safety, respect, and understanding guide the conversation around masculinity’s impact.
Regardless of who sits across from me, my approach centers on cultivating a version of masculinity that is authentic, transparent, and anchored—where security, belonging, and meaningful relationships become the foundation for growth and fulfillment.