I'm a father of three, which keeps me constantly re-evaluating my own patterns and how I show up in the world. I grew up outside Atlanta and have always been drawn to being active outdoors. Running, camping, climbing, traveling, and catching live music are how I recharge.
I've also been diagnosed with ADHD and OCD myself, which shapes how I approach clients navigating similar struggles. I bring both clinical training and lived understanding to that work.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD and anxiety disorders. My approach blends CBT with exposure, mindfulness and psychoanalytic exploration of how the past shapes the present. I also support depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. I like to emphasize the mind-body connection, and I take a harm reduction view of substances.
Our first session together covers a lot of ground. While your presenting concerns stay the central focus, I like to take a wider view early on - getting to know you, exploring your life experiences and history, and understanding what other factors might be feeding into or exacerbating what brought you in. Some of what we cover may not become directly relevant until later on, but it helps me build a fuller picture of you as a person, not just your symptoms.
By the end of our first session, we'll have worked together to define clear goals and come up with a tentative plan for how we'll move forward, although that plan can always evolve as we learn more together.
