HI, I'm John! I have been working within the mental health industry for the past ten yeas in many different settings. Collaborating with clients and helping them navigate their world is what I consider my specialty and passion. I'm pretty casual and believe in having a human experience with my clients. Being warm and authentic with unconditional positive regard is the backbone of my practice.
Having lived with mental health issues most of my life, I consider myself to have found a method of living that includes managing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and grief through skills, acceptance, breathwork, exercise, and mindfulness-based practices. I am also trained in IFS therapy which provides profound healing of wounded parts of ourselves from our past.
Our first session is a chance to get to know each other, explore what brings you to therapy, and see whether we feel like a good fit. We can use your intake paperwork to guide the conversation, or you can begin by sharing what feels most important. You don’t need to tell your whole story or have clear goals yet.
You’ll always have space to be heard first. From there, I’ll help you identify what you’d like to change and begin exploring practical steps toward those goals. Bring your questions and a willingness to explore—we’ll work together at a pace that feels manageable, with compassion and a clear sense of purpose.
