I am a licensed clinical social worker offering individual and group therapy for people across the lifespan. My work is guided by deep respect for each person’s self-determination and autonomy. In our work together, I aim to create a space where you can come home to yourself—remember your own nature and rhythms—and connect more authentically with others.

Approach
I draw from a variety of approaches to support healing and growth in ways that are both practical and deeply felt. Somatic practices help you connect with your body and notice how emotions and experiences are held physically. Narrative therapy explores the stories we tell about ourselves and our lives—and the stories that are told to us about who we are—inviting awareness of how personal experience is shaped by culture, power, and social context. This process helps you see patterns, question limiting narratives, and create new possibilities. Transpersonal psychology invites reflection on the broader meaning and purpose in your life, connecting personal growth with spiritual and relational dimensions.

I also integrate parts-based work, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and expressive arts. In practice, that might look like talking through your story, tuning into body sensations, exploring different parts of yourself, practicing grounding or mindfulness, or using creative expression to help make sense of your experiences.

I weave in practical tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well. “Dialectical” simply means finding balance between two truths—like accepting yourself as you are while also working toward change. These skills can help you regulate emotions, manage stress, and build relationships that feel authentic, balanced, and sustainable.

Together, these approaches allow us to work on multiple levels—personal, relational, and ecological—so that insights and experiences in therapy can be integrated into lasting, meaningful change in how you live, relate to others, and engage with the world around you.

As a queer and transgender man, I bring lived experience with identity and life transitions. I hold space for the complexity of being human—moving beyond rigid categories and supporting people to grow both personally and relationally.

List of Therapeutic Approaches:

Narrative therapy – explore and re-author your stories in ways that stand up to limiting social scripts
Somatic therapy – listen to your body’s wisdom
Parts-based therapy – welcome all parts of yourself
Transpersonal psychology – connect with meaning and purpose
Trauma-informed care – nurture safety and trust
Mindfulness-based – rest in the present moment
Expressive arts – use creativity to explore and heal
DBT skills coaching – find balance in daily life

What I can help with:

Treatment-resistant depression – explore new ways of healing
Anxiety – find steadiness in daily life
Developmental and relational trauma – repair what relationships hurt
Burnout and chronic stress – rediscover rest and renewal
Queer and trans identity exploration – affirm your authentic self
Exploring transgender masculinity – grow into a masculinity that fits you
Spiritual inquiry and existential questions – reflect on meaning and purpose
Life transitions and threshold moments – navigate change with support
Relational patterns – learn to ask and receive

Beyond the therapy room, I find joy and grounding in the rhythms of nature and the wisdom of water. I love sharing life with my spouse, friends, family, and animals—and finding delight in the small, beautiful moments of everyday life.

Location & Format:
I see clients in person at Be Well Holistic Health in Portland, Oregon. I provide a supportive, confidential environment for reflection, growth, and healing. I accept cash payments and am paneled with some insurance providers.