Why I became a therapist
I was drawn to therapy because people often carry far more than can be seen from the outside. Anxiety, shame, trauma, depression, relationship strain, and compulsive patterns can quietly shape a person's life while they continue meeting responsibilities and appearing “fine.”
I value the opportunity to help people make sense of these experiences without reducing them to a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. Therapy can create room for honesty, self-understanding, courage, and meaningful action.
My approach to therapy
My work is strongly informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT. Rather than waiting for every uncomfortable thought or feeling to disappear, ACT helps people become more psychologically flexible—more able to make choices based on values instead of fear, avoidance, shame, or habit.
I am also EMDR-trained and incorporate trauma-responsive care when painful experiences continue to feel emotionally present. Treatment is individualized, collaborative, and paced carefully.
What therapy with me is like
I aim to be warm, grounded, direct, and real. I will listen carefully and help you feel understood, but I will also help us identify the patterns that keep repeating and the places where change is possible.
You can expect compassion without judgment, practical tools without oversimplification, and support without pressure to become a perfect version of yourself.
Beyond the therapy office
Outside of work, I enjoy snowboarding, hiking, fishing, board games, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends. These parts of life help keep me grounded and connected to the importance of play, challenge, relationships, and meaning.
Professional background
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah
- Telehealth therapy for adults throughout Utah
- EMDR-trained
- ACT-informed clinical approach
- Focus on anxiety, trauma, men's mental health, depression, and problematic pornography use