I received my Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Interpersonal Practice in Mental Health from the University of Michigan. I take a creative, client-centered approach to therapy, specializing in supporting men who have experienced trauma—experiences that can continue to shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

My work is informed not only by my training and education, but also by my own journey. I experienced a chaotic and traumatic childhood, struggled with addiction, faced profound grief after the death of my mother, and navigated periods of dissociation, disconnection from my body, chronic pain, and self-isolation. The approaches I now use in my practice—including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, mindfulness, and spirituality—were also central to my own healing. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to engage in this work and for the meaning that can emerge from even our most difficult experiences.

My own experience has shaped how I understand men, masculinity, and emotional connection. Like many men, I learned to value independence, self-reliance, and the ability to handle things on my own—often at the expense of emotional connection and vulnerability. This is part of what draws me to working with men. I understand the tension between wanting connection and protecting yourself from being fully seen.

I am a Somatic Experiencing™ (SE) Practitioner and hold the SEP certificate. I have also completed training in Somatic Resilience and Regulation (SRR), which focuses on the neurobiology of early trauma and supports rebuilding developmental capacities through nervous system regulation.

My therapeutic approach integrates multiple evidence-based modalities, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, attachment theory, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Ego State Interventions, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR training and Levels 1 and 2 in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

I have a deep passion for learning and teaching, which informs my practice and my commitment to serving the community with thoughtful, informed, and compassionate care.