Commonly Addressed Issues

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    Eating Disorders

    I can work with you to address a variety of eating disorder behaviors, such as restriction, binge eating, purging, compulsive exercise, food avoidance, body checking, and more. I will prioritize helping you find healing in your relationship with both food and your own body. I have experience working with a range of diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.

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    Addiction

    Whether you are dealing with substance misuse, excessive gambling, compulsive sexual behavior, shopping addiction, or some other form of process addiction, together we can explore the underlying factors behind the behaviors that cause you distress and pain. I understand that addiction is rooted in a need to alleviate and find relief from suffering, and my aim is to help you find relief in ways that may be more aligned with your values.

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    Self-Esteem Issues

    Do you find that you are constantly doubting yourself or speaking to yourself in a harsh and negative manner? Sometimes our life experiences may lead us to believe that we are incapable, worthless, or without hope. I will work with you to build a greater sense of self-efficacy, self-compassion, and self-esteem by fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and why you think the way that you do.

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    Trauma

    If you are dealing with unprocessed or unresolved trauma that is negatively impacting your day-to-day life, I would like to offer the space and the tools to move towards healing and growth. In trauma work, I prioritize establishing a sense of stabilization and safety within your own body, processing and making meaning of your experience, and integrating this experience into the overarching narrative of your life.

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    Men's Issues

    As a male therapist, I understand the stigma that many men face when it comes to addressing mental wellbeing, processing feelings and distressing thoughts, and practicing emotional vulnerability. I hope to create a space where you can feel comfortable enough to be your genuine and authentic self. It is a brave thing to be honest, and I recognize the honor it is to hold space for emotional honesty.

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    Other Issues

    In addition to the previously mentioned topics, I also have experience in treating depression, anxiety, codependency, self-harm, interpersonal difficulties, relationship issues, and spiritual concerns. Regardless of the presenting issue, I can work with you to increase distress tolerance skills, practice effective communication, and shed the barriers that hinder you from being the best version of yourself.

My Approach

I use a variety of different approaches based on the individual needs of my clients. If any of these strategies seem like they could be conducive to your healing and growth, please reach out today.

  • I believe that we all have the capacity for growth and self-actualization, and that this drive is the primary force behind change and healing. My role is to create a nonjudgmental environment for you to engage in authentic self-exploration.

  • Rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is centered around reducing shame and self-criticism. I can help you identify and appreciate the function that your unproductive behaviors once served and identify better, more adaptive ways of coping.

  • We are all searching for meaning and connection. There is a universal nature to the human experience, and I believe in offering a space to explore the intimidating questions of death, freedom, responsibility, and meaning.

  • I incorporate motivational interviewing (MI) strategies to help you explore and resolve your conflicting feelings around change. If there are difficult decisions you are facing or patterns of behavior you might want to change, I hope to help you find clarity and resolution.

  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can be helpful for individuals who experience emotions intensely. A core premise of dialectics is that we are capable of holding two seemingly contradicting ideas at once. Through practice, we can increase our capacity to tolerate and manage distressing thoughts and emotions.