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About My Clients
I especially enjoy working with people who are neurodivergent, identify as part of the LGBTQ community, practice polyamory or ethical non-monogamy, or feel oppressed or “other” in some respect. I appreciate working with male identifying clients who are open to exploring challenging themes like masculinity and patriarchy. As a parent of a young child myself, I find camaraderie and enjoy sharing the expertise I have about child development and attachment.
My Background and Approach
I've been a therapist in the Twin Cities for over 10 years. In that time, I have worked with many at-risk youth and their families in high intensity settings. I have also provided therapy for individuals ages 5 and up in outpatient settings and facilitated many types of therapy groups. The common denominator between all of the places and populations I have worked with is that healing does not occur without a foundation of a trusting relationship. While I feel confident in my knowledge and expertise as a seasoned therapist, I also feel strongly that my greatest skill is the ability to connect and find common ground with others. While I feel confident in pulling from many theories and modalities, the ones in which I relate with the most are experiential, narrative, and attachment-based. I do my best to practice through a culturally competent lens, and recognize that there are many experiences others have in which I cannot relate.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
In therapy with me, I find it imperative that the floor is open when it comes to all of the different "isms" that unfortunately affect so many peoples' experiences. As a white, straight, cis-gendered male, there will be many life experiences others have that I cannot relate with. I am a strong LGBTQ ally, acknowledge that systemic racism and white privilege are real, I’m a feminist, and strive to recognize the intersectionality of the many “isms” and oppressions that significantly affect peoples lives. With that said, I am able to hear everyone’s real life experience. I do not practice therapy to endorse my own beliefs and values. If we have some in common, that’s great! If we have differing views, we can honor that and still have a respectful, effective therapeutic relationship.