Compassionate care.

Evidence-based treatment.

Lasting change.

The Approach

Therapy that meets you where you are

Life includes meaningful experiences and unanticipated challenges. Loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, and the demands of daily living can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from your desired life. Therapy offers the possibility to pause, gain perspective, and deepen self-understanding, whether you are addressing a specific concern or seeking greater fulfillment and well-being. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies informed by neuroscience and clinical research. I recognize that effective therapy must be individualized; therefore, our work together will be customized to your experiences, needs, and goals. We will work together to explore the experiences that have shaped you, discover patterns that might be holding you back, and develop practical ways to boost your confidence, increase your self-awareness, and help you feel more in control of your life.

The therapeutic relationship is central to considerable change. You will be welcomed with authentic curiosity, compassion, and respect in an environment that fosters open, judgment-free communication and understanding. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have participated before, my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable and actively engaged in the process. Therapy goes beyond symptom management; it is an opportunity to achieve deeper self-understanding, make intentional changes, and nurture a life that is balanced, purposeful, and rewarding. If you are seeking this work, I invite you to get in touch so we may collaborate as partners to ensure therapy is purposeful, clinically grounded, and personally meaningful.

Your Rhythm, Your Way

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Treatment Areas

  • Anxiety can be overwhelming and sometimes paralyzing. You might notice restlessness, continuous worry, irritability, or trouble sleeping, which can make daily life harder. As your therapist, I understand these problems. I use proven, evidence-based methods to help you manage anxiety with care and professionalism.

    By noticing your worries and considering treatment, you’ve already taken an important first step. Reaching out for help is the next. This can bring you more peace of mind and comfort. You are in caring, experienced hands. In an uncertain world, my practice is here to offer you stability, support, and hope. If you’re ready, please contact me to schedule a session or ask any questions.

  • Problems with focus and attention can appear at any age. In children, these issues might look like disorganization, forgetfulness, distractibility, or trouble staying focused. Some kids may also be restless, always moving, or impulsive. Adults not diagnosed as children can still face these problems, often feeling frustrated, discouraged, or depressed because of difficulties with productivity.

    The good news is there are proven ways to improve. With efficient strategies, I can help you build skills for self-control, better focus, and smoother routines. When needed, I work with psychiatrists who handle medication, so you get complete care. If you want to feel clearer, more effective, and confident in daily life, connect to get started.

  • Depression can get in the way of daily life, but it can be treated. If you feel low on energy, hopeless, have changes in sleep or appetite, trouble focusing, or lose interest in things you once enjoyed, you might be dealing with depression. Sometimes, especially at work or for men, irritability or forgetfulness can be more noticeable than feeling sad.

    I use proven methods like CBT, behavioral activation, mindfulness, and interpersonal therapy to create a plan that fits your needs. In our sessions, you’ll find support, learn useful skills, and take an active role in your healing. If needed, I work with trusted psychiatric providers to ensure you get complete care.

    Asking for help is an important way to care for yourself. If you’re ready to start, please get in touch to schedule your first appointment. I’m here to help you and will walk with you step by step toward feeling better and finding new wellbeing.

  • Grief isn’t something you just get over, and there’s no set timeline for it. Many people feel pressure to be strong, move on fast, or get back to normal. But loss changes us, and those we love are not meant to be forgotten.

    In therapy, we work together to create a steady, caring space where you can process your feelings, honor your relationship with what you’ve lost, and find ways to live with the absence. We’ll go at your pace, explore what feels hardest, look for support, and gradually build routines to help daily life feel easier to manage. When helpful, I use proven approaches like meaning-centered work, continuing bonds, mindfulness, and skills for sleep and mood to support your healing.

    You don’t have to hide your pain or hurry through your grief. I will meet you with empathy, knowledge, and respect, helping you understand your feelings and take care of yourself as you move through this process.

  • Change, even when positive, can be hard. Life has many chapters, and moving from one to the next does not always go smoothly. Maybe you are getting used to an empty nest, caring for an aging parent, making choices about assisted living, blending families, welcoming an adoptive child, relocating, changing careers, or going through a relationship shift.

    I offer a steady, caring place to talk about what is changing and what it means for you and your family. With proven methods, I will help you clarify your values and goals, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and create routines that support your wellbeing.

    You don’t have to go through this on your own. I’m here to help you handle change with clarity, confidence, and care.

  • Humans naturally seek connection. Still, modern life—distance from family, busy schedules, moving to new places, and remote work—can leave many people feeling isolated. Loneliness is not a personal failing; it is a common and understandable response.

    In therapy, I provide a caring space where you can understand your feelings and rebuild significant relationships at your own pace. Together, we will explore what causes your isolation and find practical ways to grow your support system, improve communication and social confidence, and join activities that match your values.

    I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), interpersonal therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, and behavioral activation. I can also suggest groups or community resources if they would be helpful.

    You do not have to go through this by yourself. I am here to help you move from feeling isolated to finding connection, purpose, and a stronger feeling of belonging.

  • Men face many emotional and life challenges, but support is not always encouraged. Therapy offers a private, judgment-free place to talk and learn practical skills to improve daily life.

    I have experience working with men using a collaborative, results-focused approach. I shape my support around your goals at home, at work, and in your relationships. Some common concerns are:

    • Adjusting to parenthood (including feeling sidelined after a new baby)

    • Balancing career and family responsibilities

    • Improving communication and relationships, and becoming a more present spouse, partner or father.

    • Managing stress, anxiety, low mood, irritability, or anger

    • Enhancing performance and professional growth

    • Navigating life transitions, identity questions, or health concerns

    • Reducing unhelpful coping (e.g., alcohol or other substances)

    Take the next step. Take the next step. Reach out today to start building a steadier, more connected life at your pace.

  • Creative work takes courage, focus, and imagination. Even the most talented people sometimes need support that fits their unique goals. If you’re an author, director, visual artist, or musician, I give guidance designed for creative professionals. I can help you reach your full potential by easing anxiety, quieting overthinking, and building the habits that support great work.

    I know how stressful it is to work in the public eye. When your career depends on hard work and performing at your best, it can be exhausting and produce burnout. Public attention, often intrusive or unfair, can disturb your life and test your boundaries. That’s why privacy and discretion are always at the heart of what we do together.

    I work with empathy and use proven methods to help clients handle the challenges of public life, along with everything else they face. If you want to build a stronger creative practice and take care of your wellbeing, let’s take the next step together.

  • Yes, relationships take work. The important thing is to work skillfully. I use research-based methods to help individuals and couples understand their patterns, build on their strengths, and address issues. In a helpful, structured setting, I help clarify needs, practice useful tools, and track progress collectively.

    I can help you:

    • Communicate more effectively and reduce unproductive conflict.

    • Repair after ruptures and rebuild trust and intimacy.

    • Agree on values, roles, finances, and parenting.

    • Face life transitions such as welcoming a new baby, coping with loss, changing careers, or going through a separation.

    Whether you want to strengthen a good relationship or rebuild after a tough time, I will meet you where you are and help create a plan that fits your goals.

  • Loving and accepting yourself is key to wellbeing, but it can be hard. Often, we show compassion to others more easily than to ourselves. In therapy, I use practical, proven strategies to help you treat yourself with more kindness, confidence, and respect.

    Together, we will:

    • Identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs and negative self-talk.

    • Practice skills for self-compassion and resilient thinking.

    • Set healthy boundaries and learn to focus on your needs.

    • Build supportive relationships and communities.

    • Strengthen trust in your own perceptions and values.

    I use a collaborative, culturally responsive approach, incorporating CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy. If you want to feel more comfortable with yourself, I am here to help you and will move at a pace that feels right for you.

  • Stress is a normal part of life, but how you handle it can change your experience. I work with clients to help them move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to responding with more focus and assurance.

    When we work together, I’ll share practical, proven tools to help you:

    • Calm your body through breathing exercises, grounding techniques, better sleep, and ways to regulate your nervous system.

    • Get clear on your priorities and learn how to set healthy boundaries.

    • Shift unhelpful thoughts and become less reactive.

    • Work through problems step by step and take actions that match your values.

    I modify strategies to fit your goals and pace, drawing on CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance-based methods. After each session, you’ll have practical skills you can use right away at work, home, and in your relationships.

    If you want to build a more flexible and resilient way to handle stress, I’m here to help.

  • Dealing with substance use can be tough and lonely, but you’re not alone. I offer a safe and welcoming place where you can talk about what’s behind your struggles with alcohol or drugs. Together, we’ll use proven methods to look at how substances fit into your life, find better ways to cope, and work toward lasting recovery. Whether you want to cut back, stay sober, or just feel more in control, I’ll tailor your treatment to fit your needs and preserve your well-being for the long run.

    With that said, I have extensive experience working within 12-Step and Intensive Outpatient programs treating Substance Use Disorder.

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  • Adolescence is a period of growth and transition, determined by educational pressures, changing social relationships, identity development, family dynamics, and increasing independence. Even well-adjusted adolescents may experience anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or low self-esteem, which parents may not always see. My therapeutic approach is warm, authentic, and developmentally informed, establishing an environment where adolescents feel respected, understood, and at ease expressing themselves. I concentrate on building a strong therapeutic alliance and incorporating each adolescent’s strengths, interests, and goals to ensure therapy is relevant, collaborative, and meaningful.

    I use evidence-based interventions supported by clinical research and neuroscience, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems approaches, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Together with adolescents, I explore the experiences and behavioral patterns underlying current difficulties while developing practical skills in affective regulation, relationship-building, confidence-building, and adjustment to life transitions. My practice supports adolescents facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional and behavioral difficulties, academic or social stress, self-esteem and identity concerns, family conflict, grief, trauma, self-harming behaviors, and related issues. When appropriate, I collaborate with parents and caregivers to support progress while respecting the adolescent’s autonomy and independence.

    Common Areas of Support for Children & Adolescents

    • Anxiety, Excessive Worry & Fear

    • Attention, ADHD & Executive Functioning

    • Depression & Mood Concerns

    • Emotional Regulation & Managing Big Emotions

    • Behavioral Challenges & Impulsivity

    • Self-Esteem, Confidence & Identity Development

    • Social Skills, Friendships & Peer Relationships

    • Academic Stress, School Adjustment & Learning Difficulties

    • Family Changes, Conflict & Divorce Adjustment

    • Grief, Loss & Significant Life Transitions

    • Trauma & Adverse Experiences

    • Bullying & Peer-Related Stress

    • Anger Management & Frustration Tolerance

    • Body Image & Eating-Related Concerns

    • Self-Harm & Other High-Risk Behaviors

  • Trauma can feel overwhelming, frightening, exhausting, and difficult to escape. If you’re dealing with intrusive memories, hypervigilance, trouble sleeping, or changes in mood, you are not alone. Support is available.

    With a trauma-informed approach, I offer steady, caring support that fits your pace. We will start by building safety and stability. Then we will work together to process what happened so it has less impact on your life.

    As we team up, I will help you:

    • Understand how trauma impacts both your mind and body.

    • Learn skills for grounding, improving sleep, and managing emotions.

    • Find ways to reduce avoidance and strong reactions so daily life feels more manageable.

    • Work through traumatic memories using proven methods like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and trauma-focused CBT.

    • Reconnect with your values, relationships, and your sense of self.

    When helpful, I work with trusted medical and psychiatric providers to ensure you obtain comprehensive care.

    If you’re ready, I am here to aid your healing at your pace with respect and care.

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Therapy Methods

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is a well-established method that helps people become more flexible in how they handle life’s challenges. It’s about learning to deal with difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations while staying focused on what’s important to you. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety, self-doubt, stress, or other uncomfortable emotions, ACT shows you how to respond to them in a new way. You practice allowing these thoughts and feelings to exist without letting them take over your actions.

    ACT can be very helpful if you deal with anxiety, constant stress, burnout, perfectionism, overthinking, self-criticism, avoidance, low motivation, or if you feel disconnected from your purpose, relationships, or values. In our sessions, we might use mindfulness, acceptance, learning to observe your thoughts, figuring out what matters most to you, and taking meaningful action. These tools help you spot patterns that keep you stuck and discover new, more flexible ways to move forward.

    A main idea in ACT is that you don’t need to feel completely confident or comfortable before making real changes. Therapy helps you learn to make intentional choices, even when things are tough. Together, we look at habits such as avoiding situations, asking for reassurance, trying to control everything, perfectionism, and self-criticism. We also explore how these habits show up in your daily life and relationships.

    My approach to ACT is team-based and practical. I tailor therapy to fit your needs and focus on helping you turn knowledge into real changes. We might work on being increasingly present, understanding your values, setting healthy boundaries, reducing avoidance, and responding to difficult feelings with more compassion and flexibility. If you’re a high-achieving professional, ACT can also help you develop a healthier relationship with achievement by exploring how fear, guilt, perfectionism, or constant pressure impact your performance and self-worth.

    The goal of ACT isn’t to remove discomfort or make life free of difficult emotions. Instead, therapy helps you become more flexible so you can accept your feelings and still move toward the relationships, goals, and experiences that matter most to you. Over time, this approach may help you live less from fear and avoidance and more with intention, values, and purpose.with more focus and direction, even if things feel uncertain or hard.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, research-supported approach that explores how our thoughts, feelings, actions, and physical responses are linked. Many people use CBT to manage anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, burnout, rumination, avoidance, and challenges with motivation or follow-through. It can also help with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep issues, and eating concerns. CBT can help you perform well and cope during difficult or stressful situations.

    CBT works on the idea that the way we understand our experiences shapes how we feel and behave. Automatic thoughts and thinking habits, also known as cognitive biases, can cause emotional distress and make certain behaviors hard to change. In therapy, we work together to notice these patterns, examine the evidence for and against them, and find more flexible and helpful ways to respond.

    CBT addresses both how we think and how we act. This can include working through habits like expecting the worst, thinking in extremes, being overly self-critical, focusing on threats, or holding yourself to strict standards. It also means looking at behaviors such as avoiding tasks, procrastinating, asking for reassurance, checking things repeatedly, withdrawing, or overworking. The goal is not to force positive thinking, but to help you become more flexible in your thoughts and actions, and to get more comfortable with ambiguity and discomfort. Treatment can include cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure-based strategies, skill-building, boundary-setting, stress management, and the creation of sustainable routines. For high-achieving professionals, CBT can also help you explore perfectionism, tying self-worth to performance, chronic overwork, and difficulty stepping away from work.

    CBT aims to help you build skills you can use in your daily life, not just during therapy sessions. With these skills, you can meet challenges with more clarity, flexibility, and purpose. CBT is about more than just reducing distress; it also helps you function better at work, in relationships, and in everyday situations. You can also access CBT via telehealth, making it a structured, accessible option wherever you are.

    What we’ll do together

    • We’ll look for patterns in your thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

    • You’ll learn tools to challenge and rethink unhelpful thoughts.

    • We’ll use practical strategies, like exposure, activity planning, and skills for better sleep and stress management.

    • Together, we’ll make a clear plan and use exercises between sessions, so you can see progress in your daily life.

    Why people like CBT

    • CBT is interactive and structured. We set goals together and keep track of your progress.

    • It focuses on building skills, so you’ll leave with practical strategies you can use.

    • CBT is often time-limited, and many people notice benefits within just a few weeks.

  • DBT is a type of therapy that helps people develop skills to feel better each day. It can help you enjoy life, stay present, manage emotions, respect yourself, and communicate well.

    Who benefits from DBT?

    DBT was first created to help people with borderline personality disorder. Since then, studies have found it can also support those with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, PTSD, and substance use problems.

    The core idea: balance acceptance and change

    In DBT, we work together as a team. We accept life’s realities, such as discomfort and uncertainty, and focus on making real changes to help you improve your life.

    Mindfulness means being present in the moment without judging yourself or your thoughts.

    • Distress tolerance is about getting through difficult times in a safe and healthy way.

    • Emotion regulation helps you manage strong feelings and reduce their intensity.

  • Existential therapy focuses on the deeper questions and experiences that mold your well-being, such as meaning, identity, choice, responsibility, uncertainty, relationships, authenticity, loss, and mortality. Rather than only trying to reduce symptoms, this therapy looks at your whole life, including your values, circumstances, relationships, and beliefs, and how they influence how you see yourself and the world. It can be especially helpful if you feel disconnected, empty, or uncertain about your direction in life, especially when these feelings come with anxiety, depression, burnout, dissatisfaction, or relationship struggles.

    In therapy, we talk about important topics like loss, uncertainty, isolation, authenticity, choice, responsibility, and purpose, as well as the stories and beliefs you hold about them. We might explore the gap between your values and how you’re living now; patterns of avoidance; difficult choices; regret; identity; relationships; and what gives your life meaning. Existential therapy can be especially helpful during major life changes, grief, career or relationship problems, spiritual questions, or times when success no longer feels fulfilling.

    If you’re a high-achieving professional, existential therapy can help you examine perfectionism, constant busyness, difficulty slowing down, and the ways fear, external expectations, or achievement influence your decisions and self-worth. Together, we’ll look at what drives the pressure to always do more, how you define a meaningful life, and whether your choices reflect what you really value. The goal is not to give up on achievement or ambition, but to find a healthier, more balanced way to relate to them.

    My approach toward existential therapy is thoughtful, collaborative, direct, and grounded in clinical experience. I provide a space where you can examine complex questions without feeling pressured to find quick or simple answers. I support you in building self-awareness, personal responsibility, flexibility, and intentional action. Together, we’ll work to understand who you are, what matters most to you, and how you want to live. The goal is to help you face difficulties and obstacles with honesty, purpose, and genuineness, and to build a life that corresponds to your values.

    Here’s what we’ll do together:

    • We’ll clarify what matters most to you.

    • We’ll notice and challenge the inner narratives that might be holding you back.

    • We’ll help you separate your values from outside pressures like family, culture, or expectations.

    • You’ll practice making decisions that express your beliefs, even when situations feel uncertain.

    What you can expect in our sessions

    Our sessions may include gentle, focused conversations, exercises to explore your values and meaning, mindfulness and acceptance skills, and practical steps to bring awareness of your daily life. We can also use evidence-based methods like CBT or ACT if they’re helpful.

    Who this can help

    This approach may help people who feel stuck or directionless, are going through major transitions, are experiencing grief or exhaustion, or are facing questions regarding identity and purpose. It is also for anyone who wants more authenticity, creativity, or deeper relationships.

    The goal

    The goal is to help you become an active author of your life, feeling more grounded, more connected, and more like yourself, guided by your “true north” instead of outside demands.

  • Person-centered therapy is a humanistic approach that helps you understand yourself, be authentic, and grow as a person within a caring relationship. Psychologist Carl Rogers developed this therapy, which is built on three main ideas: being genuine, showing unconditional positive regard, and engaging in empathy. Therapy is most helpful when it feels real, collaborative, and respectful, offering you a safe space to talk about your experiences openly and be understood rather than judged.

    Person-centered therapy starts with the belief that everyone can grow and engage more intensely with themselves. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you may not have had the support you need to explore yourself honestly and make changes. Therapy gives you space to look at your emotions, needs, values, relationships, and experiences with greater clarity plus self-awareness. Rather than giving advice, I work alongside you to comprehend your perspective and help you bring together who you are, what you value, and how you live.

    The therapy relationship is built on three main qualities. Genuineness means I am honest and present with you in our sessions. Unconditional positive regard means I treat you with respect, acceptance, and compassion, while also encouraging your growth and accountability. Empathy is about sincerely understanding your inner experience and showing that I care. These qualities help create a safe space where you can talk about difficult emotions, self-doubt, relationship patterns, and things you may not have shared before.

    Person-centered therapy can help with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, grief, self-criticism, relationship issues, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from your needs or identity. If you are a high-achieving professional, therapy can also help you see how constant performance and outside expectations affect you and support you in building a more balanced and lasting sense of self. My approach is warm, collaborative, and based on clinical experience. I strive to help you become more aware of your emotions, clarify your beliefs and desires, strengthen your sense of authenticity, and accept yourself more fully. My goal is not to tell you who to be, but to help you understand yourself better, make thoughtful choices, and move toward a life that seems more genuine and balanced.

  • I often use Interpersonal Therapy to help with depression and mood issues by focusing on your relationships and social roles. IPT is a structured, practical approach that lasts for a set period. Together, we focus on one or more of these areas:

    • Grief: Coping with the loss of a loved one and finding ways to rebuild daily life

    • Role transitions: Adjusting to changes such as divorce, moving, retirement, or becoming an empty nester.

    • Role disputes: Working to reduce conflict and improve communication with your partner, family, friends, or coworkers

    • Interpersonal deficits or isolation: Tackling loneliness and helping you build more meaningful, mutual connections

    What to expect in our sessions

    • We’ll start by clarifying your goals and seeing how your relationships may be connected to your symptoms.

    • You’ll learn practical skills in communication, boundary-setting, and problem management.

    • We’ll work on reducing isolation by helping you strengthen supportive relationships.

    • Between sessions, you’ll try new approaches, and together we’ll review what’s working for you.

  • I use proven mindfulness practices in therapy and adapt them to fit different needs and age groups.

    When it helps you reach your goals, I combine mindfulness with CBT, ACT, DBT and trauma-informed care.

    I help you notice your thoughts, feelings and body sensations without condemnation. This can lower reactivity and help you become more flexible.

    I support you in focusing your attention, handling tough emotions and making choices that match your values.

    My approach is based on practical skills that make daily life better and help you build resilience.

    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    I combine CBT techniques with mindfulness to help break cycles of overthinking, ease anxiety and low mood and encourage more flexible thinking.

    Mindfulness-Based Relapse Therapy (MBRT)

    I use mindfulness to help you notice triggers and cravings, build skills to manage urges and support your recovery as part of a complete plan.

    What sessions look like

    I lead short practices like breathing, grounding and body awareness. I offer 5 to 15 minute exercises you can try between sessions.

    We check in on what’s working for you and modify the plan to help your progress last. I use mindfulness-based therapies to help with depression, anxiety, stress and relapse prevention, even when mental health and medical issues overlap.

    I will create a mindfulness plan that fits your goals and pace. I invite you to talk with me about how this approach may help you.

  • Psychodynamic therapy helps you explore the emotional, relational, and psychological patterns that may underlie your current challenges. It considers how your early experiences, attachment styles, unconscious beliefs, inner conflicts, and coping habits can still shape your feelings, actions, relationships, and sense of self. By gaining a greater insight into these patterns, you can use therapy to make real and lasting changes.

    Psychodynamic therapy can support you if you’re facing anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, relationship issues, self-criticism, burnout, or habits that are tough to change even when you try. In our sessions, we might explore your defense mechanisms, attachment styles, relationship patterns, unresolved feelings, and how your past experiences influence your reactions today.

    A central part of psychodynamic therapy is understanding how your past connects to your present. The goal isn’t just to look back, but to see how earlier experiences still shape your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and decisions today. With this awareness, you can gain more freedom to make new choices rather than repeat old habits.

    In my work, I strive to be thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on what you need. Together, we’ll look for repeating emotional and relationship patterns, explore hidden conflicts and defenses, and find more flexible ways for you to relate to yourself and others. If you’re a high-achieving professional, we can also talk about perfectionism, overwork, linking your worth to performance, challenges with vulnerability, and the pressure always to succeed.

    The goal is to help you gain insight and make real changes. Through understanding the experiences and patterns that have influenced you, therapy can help you become more aware of your emotions, build healthier relationships, cultivate self-compassion, and feel more whole. Over time, this greater understanding might ease symptoms like anxiety and depression and lead to lasting changes in how you relate to yourself, others, and your life.

    How it works

    Together, in a safe and private setting, we will:

    • Talk openly about your thoughts, feelings, and patterns, always without condemnation.

    • Look for patterns such as self-criticism, avoidance, or people-pleasing, and explore where they began.

    • Explore the underlying psychological patterns and internal conflicts that contribute to chronic difficulties in achieving goals and realizing one’s potential.

    • Connect your past experiences to what triggers you now, so you can make different choices in the moment.

    • Use our sessions as a safe space to try out new ways of relating to others.

    • Understand why you keep entering unsatisfying relationships.

    • Explore the underlying factors that interfere with the ability to be authentic and act spontaneously.

    What you may gain

    • Feel less depression and anxiety.

    • Obtain a clearer sense of who you are and what you need.

    • Set healthier boundaries and enjoy more satisfying relationships.

    • Build greater fortitude and self-compassion.

    • Experience improvements that continue to grow even after therapy ends.

  • Narrative therapy is based on a simple idea: you are not defined by your problems. We all understand our lives through stories. When labels like “I’m OCD” or “I’m depressed” take over, they can make life feel limited. Narrative therapy helps you step back, see the problem as separate from yourself, and create a more empowering story about who you are.

    How it helps

    Here’s what we’ll work on together:

    • Identify the “problem story” and examine how it has shaped your life.

    • Notice your strengths, values, and times when the problem’s story didn’t fit.

    • Reframe how you talk about challenges, such as saying “Depression is affecting me” instead of “I am depressed”.

    • Build a new story that highlights your skills, hopes, and choices.

    What sessions look like

    You can expect transparent conversations where you are seen as the expert on your life. Together, we’ll look at how the problem has influenced you, notice times when it didn’t take over, and find practical steps that match your values. Some people also find it helpful to do short written reflections or exercises between sessions.

    Who can it help

    Narrative therapy can help if you feel stuck in negative labels, face questions about your identity or life changes, or want to build self-esteem and a feeling of control. It works well for adults, teens, and families. The goal is to help you see yourself as more than your struggles, so you can make choices that fit who you are and the life you want to create.

  • This is a short-term, goal-focused therapy that aims to find solutions rather than dwell on problems. You know your life best, and I’m here to help you form clear goals and build on your strengths.

    How it works

    • Together, we set clear and realistic goals.

    • I’ll ask focused questions, like the “miracle question”: If things improved tomorrow, what would be different?

    • We’ll look at your strengths and times when things have gone well for you.

    • We’ll pick small, feasible proceeding steps and track your progress, often using simple rating scales from 0 to 10.

    What sessions look like

    Sessions are practical and focused. We’ll talk about times when the problem is less noticeable and find steps to try between meetings.

    Who it helps

    This approach assists people who want clear strategies for a specific issue or need short-term support. SFBT can be used on its own or with other therapies.

    Timing

    Therapy is often brief—just a few sessions—depending on what you want to achieve.

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Your Therapy Space

All appointments take place at Mindful Nashville in a private East Nashville office, offering a fully confidential and welcoming environment. You’ll have access to complimentary tea, coffee, and water, along with attentive, personalized care to support your experience.

  • Independent contractor affiliated with Mindful Nashville

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 FAQs

  • Life can be messy and meaningful, and everyone collects a few scars along the way. I believe therapy can help anyone live a fuller, happier life. If you’re dealing with loss, facing a transition, managing stress, anxiety, or depression, or seeking more joy and clarity, I’m here to help.

    My approach is warm, practical, and based on proven methods. I won’t treat you like just a patient. I see you as a whole person and a trusted partner. Together, we’ll find what matters most, build skills that fit your life, and make steady, real progress.

    Whether you’re new to therapy or have worked with therapists before, you’ll encounter a welcoming, safe, and collaborative space here. If you’re ready to start, I’m ready to meet you.

    Real people. Real struggles. Real support.

  • Individual Therapy Rates: 50 mins | $120|

    Online or in-person, this is designated for individuals to process and explore their thoughts. Typically, meetings are weekly or bi-weekly.

    Group Therapy Rates:

    Choose your own rate: (out of network). More info under the “Group Therapy” Tab in the header

  • Same Support, But On Your Couch Not Mine

    I offer online therapy to clients located in Tennessee. Care is provided in line with HIPAA, the American Psychological Association’s ethics, and state licensing rules. Sessions take place on a secure, healthcare-grade video platform with encryption and HIPAA-compliant safeguards to protect your privacy and keep our work confidential.

    Quick Teletherapy Setup

    1) Check your connection

    • Use a strong, stable internet (sit near your router if possible).

    • Close streaming, downloads, and extra tabs/apps; ask others to pause heavy internet use.

    • If the video stutters, restart your modem/router. (Aim for 1.5 Mbps up/down or higher.)

    2) Choose a private space

    • Pick a quiet room where you won’t be overheard or interrupted.

    3) Fix the lighting

    • Light your face from the front.

    • Avoid sitting with a bright window or lamp behind you.

    4) Use earbuds or a headset

    • Improves sound and reduces echo for both of us.

    5) Position your camera

    • Set it at eye level with your face clearly visible.

    6) Make eye contact easier

    • Move my video window near your camera at the top center of your screen.

  • I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit for possible reimbursement.

    Private-pay therapy allows us to focus on your unique goals, values, and needs, rather than insurance requirements. This approach delivers greater flexibility in personalizing treatment, including session pace, focus, and frequency. It also provides added privacy, since insurance companies often require a mental health diagnosis and access to your treatment details. Private-pay therapy supports care that is personalized, collaborative, and centered on what is most meaningful to you.

    Insurance Reimbursement Tips

    Step 1 — Call your insurer

    Use the Member Services number on the back of your card (or check your online portal).

    Step 2 — Ask if you have mental health coverage

    “Does my plan include out-of-network benefits for outpatient psychotherapy”

    Step 3 — Ask about your deductible

    “What’s my out-of-network deductible for mental health? How much is left before the plan starts reimbursing me?”

    Step 4 — Ask how reimbursement works

    “what is the plan’s maximum allowed amount and what percentage do you pay after the deductible?”

    Optional helpful questions

    • “Are there visit limits, pre-authorizations, or referrals required?”

    • “Is telehealth covered the same as in-person?”

    • “How do I submit a claim/superbill and how long does reimbursement take?”

    • “Will the check go to me or the provider?”

  • Confidentiality is at the heart of therapy. It’s both an ethical commitment and your legal right. This privacy sets the client-therapist relationship apart from friendships or other professional roles.

    What stays private:

    Except for a few situations defined by law, what you share in therapy stays private.

    Legal exceptions (for safety):

    • Protection concerns: Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult.

    • Imminent risk: A credible, immediate risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else.

    • Court order: A judge requires records to be released.

    Before we start, you’ll receive an electronic Service Agreement that explains confidentiality and our work together.

    Coordinating care (only with your consent):

    If you want me to talk with your doctor, psychiatrist, or another provider, I will do so only with your written permission.

    Confidentiality helps create a safe, encouraging environment where you can speak openly, think deeply, and trust that your privacy is protected.

  • My goal is to help you find lasting relief, not keep you in therapy forever. I want you to feel confident handling things on your own, using tools you can rely on after our work ends. Many people notice improvement within the first few weeks. That early relief is just the start. Real, lasting change happens when you understand your patterns and keep practicing new skills.

    Making real and lasting change takes effort, but it is possible. I see it happen every day.

    What you can expect when we work together

    • We will create clear goals together, check in regularly on your progress, and modify the plan as needed so your efforts lead to results.

    • I will help you build strategies for stress, mood, communication, and habits so you feel steadier between sessions and can use these skills right away.

    • We will work together to understand what is behind your concerns so they stop recurring. Everyone’s timeline is different. Issues that have been around a long time often take longer to resolve.

    • Even if we do not set a specific end date, you should start to feel therapy is helpful early on. You may notice more clarity, little triumphs, and tools that help in your daily life.

    If you are not seeing progress after we review your goals and try new approaches, let’s talk openly about it. Sometimes a different method or a referral to another clinician may be best. Your progress matters more than staying with any one provider.

    You will know therapy is working when you feel better, notice unhelpful patterns sooner, and start making changes that matter to you. My job is to help you get there so that eventually, you do not need me anymore.

    Some of the benefits you might experience include:

    • A more encouraging relationship with yourself and more connected relationships with others

    • Practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and life’s challenges

    • Stronger coping and problem-solving skills you can rely on

    • Clarity about your goals, values, and forthcoming steps

    • Caring support for depression, grief, anger, and other difficult emotions

    • Insight to recognize old patterns and the skills to replace them with healthier ones

    • More clear communication and more resilient relationship skills

    • Space to heal stemming from unresolved experiences in childhood or the past

    • Greater confidence and a steadier sense of self-worth

    • A safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel listened to, understood, and supported

  • Medication

    My main focus is therapy, and I do not prescribe medication. If you are wondering whether medication could help, I can connect you with a trusted psychiatrist or medical provider. With your permission, I will stay in close contact with them to keep your care coordinated. This way, we can work toward joint goals, keep you updated, and ensure you have a team supporting your well-being.

  • I offer thoughtful, growth-focused therapy for people who are ready to reflect, explore, and make meaningful changes in their lives. While I care deeply about providing emotional support, I want to be clear that I am not a crisis counselor, and my practice does not provide emergency or on-call services.

    For this reason, I am not the right fit for situations involving immediate danger, active suicidal thoughts with intent, or urgent psychiatric emergencies. In those moments, you deserve quick help from professionals and services that can respond right away and provide care at any time.

    My approach to therapy is about deep, lasting healing. I work with clients who want to understand themselves better, build emotional strength, and live in ways that feel true to their values. Our sessions focus on insight, connection, and real change, not on handling pressing crises. While I do not offer crisis intervention, I can schedule an appointment at my next available opening for ongoing therapy.

    If you are in crisis or feel at risk of harming yourself or others, please call right away to emergency services or a crisis resource. Asking for help at these times is a brave and important step toward staying safe.

    Support Resources (U.S.):

    • Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7). Press 0 when calling.

    • Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are in immediate danger.

    • TN Dept of Mental Health 24 Hr Crisis line 855-274-7471.

    • Call or text Tennessee REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789. This 24/7 hotline connects Tennessee residents with addiction treatment and recovery services, including free or state-funded options.

    • Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or text 838255.

    • Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860. This hotline is staffed by transgender people for transgender people.

    • The LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564. Open to callers of all ages, it offers peer counseling, information, and local resources. The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386.

    You can find local crisis resources at findahelpline.com. This site provides crisis support information for many countries, including options for people in the United States and those traveling or living abroad.

    If you are not in immediate crisis but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or are going through a transition, I may be a good fit for your therapy needs. I welcome the chance to work with you when you want to focus on exploration, growth, and lasting change, at a pace that supports your nervous system and your life.

Contact Information

ryan@mindfullnashville.com

2002 Eastland Ave #102

Nashville, TN 37206