learn how to handle difficult moods and thoughts in ways that cultivate a calmer mind
clients who want to explore themselves authentically and find opportunities for healing and growth
a calm presence who helps them feel grounded in moments of intensity
My approach to therapy is a blend of processing the past, relaxing into the present, and preparing for the future by learning how to skillfully navigate difficult moods and thoughts.
I don’t see most of the patterns that lead to mental health challenges as pathologies. They are usually old patterns were learned in response to past experiences, which may have once been useful, but no longer work now that circumstances have changed. We can recognize and change patterns that are no longer helpful without pathologizing them or judging oneself for picking them up in the first place.
I work with a wide variety of issues, but specialize most in treating anxiety and depression. Chronically high stress or low mood is often the result of mental patterns that create feedback loops of suffering. We can recognize them and learn how to avoid spiraling into worsening anxiety or getting sucked in by rumination, finding mental space and settling into our experience.
My training as a mental health counselor included a concentration in contemplative psychotherapy, an orientation which integrates Western psychological theory and modern, evidence-based therapeutic techniques with mindfulness and other Eastern approaches to cultivating mental peace. My teachers on understanding and working with the mind have ranged from PhD holding scientists to Buddhist monks, and even included a few who were both.
Create a comfortable and nonjudgmental space for authentic self reflection and expression. I invite you to bring all parts of yourself to our sessions.
We balance talking about thoughts and feelings with discussing how they work and practicing working with them.
Regulate themselves and communicate with others better than before.
Is a calmer mind, better mood, and increased ability to enjoy the present moment.
Deepening my understanding of how psychedelics can assist in therapy and improve clinical outcomes.
Outdoor adventures, mycology, meditation, philosophy, martial arts, fitness, video games, manga, drawing, blacksmithing, and playing the sitar.
Was once a professional blacksmith, and have decades of training in various martial arts.
