About Me

I became a therapist because I genuinely value helping people find their way through the complicated parts of being human. Life can be meaningful and rewarding, but it can also leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. At times, difficult thoughts, painful emotions, anxiety, stress, or life experiences can pull us away from the kind of life we want to live.

I've spent more than two decades working in helping professions, supporting individuals and families through many different seasons of life. Along the way, I've learned that people rarely need someone sitting across from them pretending to have all the answers. More often, what we need is a place where we can slow down, be honest about what's happening, make sense of what we're experiencing, and reconnect with what matters most.

That's the kind of space I hope to create in therapy—a place where you can feel heard, understood, challenged when it is helpful, and supported as you move toward the life you want to build.

My Style and Areas of Support

My style is warm, conversational, collaborative, and practical. I'm not a therapist who sits quietly and occasionally nods while you do all the talking. I'll listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, offer observations, and sometimes gently challenge you when it feels helpful. I also believe there's room for humour and genuine human connection in the therapy room. Therapy can involve difficult conversations, but I don't believe it always has to feel heavy.

My work is grounded primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In everyday language, that means learning how to respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions rather than allowing them to dictate your life. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, reconnect with what matters most to you, and identify practical, meaningful steps toward the kind of life you want to build. My goal isn't to help you eliminate every uncomfortable thought or feeling, but to help you develop greater flexibility, resilience, and freedom in how you respond to them.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, and those times when you simply don't feel like yourself anymore. I also work with couples who find themselves caught in painful patterns and want to better understand one another, strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and create healthier ways of relating.

I have a particular interest in conversations about meaning, identity, purpose, faith, and spirituality. I also support people who have experienced religious trauma, are questioning beliefs they once held, or are exploring what spirituality or faith means to them now. My role isn't to move you toward—or away from—any particular belief system, but to provide a respectful, thoughtful space where those questions can be explored honestly, openly, and without judgment.

Outside of the Therapy Room

Outside of work, I've been married for 25 years and am the dad of three teen and young adult children. They have given me countless opportunities to practice patience, flexibility, acceptance, humility, and the wisdom of knowing when to stop trying to prove a point.

I enjoy being active, spending time outdoors, and cold-water exposure. There's something strangely grounding about voluntarily stepping into very cold water—although "grounding" probably isn't the word that comes to mind during the first few seconds.

I value family, meaningful conversations, laughter, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Like everyone else, I don't always get it right, but I try to practice many of the same things I encourage in therapy: being present, making room for life's difficult moments, and continuing to move toward what matters most.

Wherever you find yourself today, you don't have to navigate it alone. If it feels like the right next step, I'd be glad to walk alongside you.

Areas of Focus

- Individuals, couples, ages 14+
- Anxiety, stress, and depression
- Neurodivergence
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger and emotional regulation
- Grief and loss

Therapeutic Approaches

- Somatic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Fee $185.00 / 50 Min Session 
Covered by most Insurance & Benefit Plans.