I have been fortunate to be a leader in my field, and recently served as the President of the National Association of College and University Chaplains. I am an ordained minister in the Christian Church (DOC), a certified conflict mediator, a credentialed K-8 teacher, and trained in Intergroup Dialogue (IGD). In addition to serving as a chaplain in both college and hospital settings, I have also worked as a middle school teacher, a local church minister, and an Executive Director of an HIV/AIDS support service organization. I have worked with individuals of all ages and all walks of life as they celebrated life’s joys and navigated life’s set-backs and difficult moments.

Oftentimes we think of “hard work” when we consider long-term psychotherapy. My approach is different. This work is about having a compassionate and pragmatic thought partner and strategist to sit with during difficult times. The length or frequency of our work together will vary depending on the goals, desires, or objectives you want to achieve. While our sessions will be marked by authenticity and vulnerability, our orientation will be more about the future than about the past. We will consider tools and strategies to help you get unstuck, feel more balanced, and capable of navigating life’s challenges. In my work, I lean on the traditions of pastoral counseling, and use techniques which seek to identify and disrupt unhelpful patterns in one’s thinking. Having had the privilege of working in an interfaith context for close to two decades, I am also able to call upon my experience with a broad spectrum of ancient wisdom and philosophy as we consider some of life’s biggest questions: Who am I? What is my purpose in this moment? How can I make a difference?

Depending on your circumstances, it may be important for you to be working with a licensed mental health clinician. I do not provide diagnoses, nor do I prescribe medication. While my services might be a useful supplement to other counseling services, I am not providing therapy for mental illness.

No. While I am comfortable working with people of many different religious perspectives, many (if not most) people I have worked with in my career would not identify as religious. I am happy to meet you where you are. I do not expect you to practice religion, nor will I under any circumstances suggest that you become more religious as a way to “solve” your problems. We might discuss spirituality in broad terms or consider the teachings of ancient traditions, but claiming a particular religious identity is not a prerequisite to our work.

I do not accept insurance. If you choose to utilize your medical benefits, I am happy to provide you with a receipt that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, depending on the specifics of your policy.