Therapeutic Style: My therapeutic approach is often integrated, one of collaboration and empathy, and uses practices that work to meet people where they are at. During therapy we gain greater awareness, exploring and discovering the unique challenges and aspects that encompass a person’s life, and learn together about the ways we are navigating the world around us. While addressing specific areas of growth, we are also continuously aiming the process towards personal growth and values-oriented actions.
Professional Interests: Substance/alcohol use, sports and performance, injury/rehabilitation and adversity, trauma-informed care, identity development, career counseling, experiencing homelessness, family/relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, therapeutic assessment, grief/loss, mindfulness, psychology of men, anger, shame, eating disorders and coordination of care.
Group and Liaison Roles: I have experience leading process-oriented and skill-based groups focusing on substance and alcohol use, addictive behaviors, eating disorders, mindfulness and relational wellness, and have applied sport and performance psychology skills and applications within a wide variety of performance and team settings.
Educational Background: I am currently a pre-doctoral student and candidate for a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology. I received my master of arts in sport and performance psychology in 2019 from the University of Denver. Prior to working with the Barnes Center at The Arch and while studying clinical psychology at the University of Denver, I have held therapist externship positions at Metropolitan State University and the University of Denver, Creative Treatment Options and at Centura Behavioral Health – Porter Adventist Hospital.
DEIA Trainings: Human Sexuality, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Multicultural Issues and Culturally Competent Psychotherapy, Neurodiversity and Social Psychology of Racism/Oppression.
Pronouns: He/Him/His