Pronouns: He/him/his
Therapy Style: Collaborative, Non-judgmental, Strengths-Based
What inspired me to become a therapist was growing up in a single parent household, I was lucky enough to find role models and father figures that were able to guide me through difficult times though support, understanding, and coming from a non-judgmental perspective who provided unconditional positive regard for the various life choices and decision making approach to feel listened to, heard and understood.
I come from a place of empathy and understanding, providing a safe container to explore client’s thought process and decision making ability due to various life circumstances. The therapeutic relationship is essential to make any significant changes as the change process can be very difficult so I take great detail to get to know the person first and foremost to understand their situation and context of their concerns and prioritize client’s autonomy and independence making sure that feel that they are the experts of their own lives and am always in the drivers seat.
I take client’s where they are, taking into consideration their cultural background, context of their upbringing and values and place autonomy and independence at the forefront of the therapeutic alliance. Coming from a person centered, humanistic perspective, I believe that the therapist acts as a GPS navigation system where the client defines their destination through treatment goals and objectives and is always in the drivers seat dictating where they want to go and how to go about it and I will act as a supportive guide to help navigate the various options and choices in the client’s lives.
Lic # 124971
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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