The pattern keeps showing up. You just can't seem to break it.

My Story

A Different Kind of Clinical Background

 

Before becoming a therapist, I earned a Master's degree in Exercise Science with extensive training in anatomy, physiology, and human performance. That background shapes everything. I understand stress, emotional flooding, and shutdown not as character flaws, but as nervous system responses — ones that can be strengthened and retrained.

 

I'm particularly effective working with men who feel overwhelmed during conflict or unsure how to stay engaged in emotionally charged conversations. Many were never taught how to identify or regulate emotions in relational settings. In therapy, we build emotional tolerance, clarity, and confidence so that difficult conversations no longer feel threatening.

 

Throughout my career I've worked in high-intensity environments — teaching in underserved communities, leading cross-cultural educational programs — experiences that strengthened my ability to remain calm and grounded while guiding complex conversations toward productive outcomes.

 

I've also lived abroad navigating cultural transition firsthand. Living abroad deepened my understanding of identity, adaptation, and the subtle pressures people carry when navigating different cultural contexts. That experience directly informs the support I offer expat and internationally-based clients.

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My approach is steady, organized, and engaged. When conversations become circular or emotionally flooded, I step in to create clarity and direction. Change becomes intentional. Over time, clients experience greater clarity, self-trust, and a deeper sense of living in alignment with who they genuinely are.

 

Education & Credentials

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
M.A., Adams State University
M.S., Exercise Science, Kean University

B.A. English, Spanish Minor, Keene State

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, KAP certified

Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT-200 Yoga for the People, Manhattan, NYC