Just a bit about me…

I have lived in Western North Carolina since 2005. I am a father of two adventurous boys and I feel grateful to raise them in beautiful Western North Carolina. I enjoy exploring the outdoors and I appreciate the sense of community Asheville provides. I love my work as a therapist and feel privileged and honored to support individuals who seek growth and who are ready to explore themselves openly, honestly, and hopefully gently. I find my clients to be insightful, courageous, and inspiring. ​

I completed my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Appalachian State University in 2010.  I trained at the University Psychology Clinic and the University Counseling Center. I completed my internship administering psychological assessments, co-leading group therapy sessions, and providing individual therapy with adjudicated adolescent boys at the Swannanoa Valley Youth Development Center near Asheville.
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After earning my Masters degree, I served in several roles, including Managing Director and therapist at CooperRiis Healing Community in Asheville. ​Through my work at CooperRiis, I had the pleasure of serving a diverse population of people with a wide range of mentall health challenges. There, I developed a passion for working with people using a strengths-based, compassionate approach to treatment. In addition to my therapy practice, I also work at Asheville Testing, conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations.

Outside of work, I love to spend time with my two kids.  I enjoy trail running, hiking, and biking in these beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.  I also love traveling and skiing in the winter months.

My focus is on creating a safe, nurturing and caring environment that facilitates self-exploration. I hope to support my clients in finding balance, purpose, and joy in life. The current imbalance may be in the area of professional life, interpersonal relationships, self-care, parenting, or as is the case with most of us, in synthesizing all of these areas into a congruent whole. As a therapist, I support, empathize, challenge, and hold space for deeper self-reflection.

As humans, we desire connection and understanding. We crave a sense of purpose. With a focus on men’s issues, I will guide our sessions from your desires to find and express your values.

Whether perfectionism gets in the way of deepening relationships, relationship challenges get in the way of maintaining focus, or a lack of deep connections leaves you feeling unfulfilled, therapy will help you find balance and live a life that truly expresses your essence.

As a human being and a therapist, I believe that a sense of imbalance in life and a lack of connection can lead to anxiety, depression, and generally rob us of feelings of well-being and joy. Together we will explore your sense of self, challenge unhelpful and unhealthy beliefs about yourself, and envision a life of balance and joy.