My Approach to Therapy
Are you stuck in a cycle of anger, guilt, and shame that never seems to break — despite trying to manage it on your own? Have you tried anger classes or white-knuckling it, only to find yourself back in the same patterns? Struggling with anxiety that fuels the fire? I work with adults throughout via secure video or in person, with a particular passion for working with men — including those new to therapy who aren't sure what to expect.
A licensed Psychologist and national authority on anger management, I bring 20+ years of experience helping people tame their anger and ease their anxiety. I specialize in men's therapy and offer individual therapy and couples counseling — with a direct, no-nonsense approach that gets to the root of your issues for real, lasting change.
If you're exhausted from trying to manage your anger alone, you don't have to keep white-knuckling it. Whether you're new to therapy or have tried it before, I'll meet you where you are — with honesty, warmth, and no judgment. Let's talk and find out if we're a good fit to help you become a calmer, more grounded version of yourself.
Although I help clients with many issues and goals, I am considered a national authority on anger management and anger therapy. I have over 20 years or experience, 7 years of specialized education, and intensive training in anger management, anxiety and other psychotherapy treatments.
My Practice & Services
I work with adults who are tired of letting anger or anxiety run their lives, and who are ready to actually do something about it. Many of my clients are men, and many have never tried therapy before. I specialize in working with both, and I know how to ease you in without it feeling overwhelming or unfamiliar.
My approach is practical first. You'll leave most sessions with something concrete you can use right away. I tailor everything to you specifically: your goals, your personality, and what you're actually dealing with. If you're curious about going deeper and understanding the roots of your patterns, that door is always open, too.
With nearly 20 years of specialized experience in anger and anxiety, advanced certifications, and a background in real-world business and HR, I bring a depth and directness that my clients tell me feels different from therapy they've tried before.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
I specialize in helping men, couples, young adults, and aging adults navigate anger, anxiety, ADHD, and relationship strain — the issues that quietly chip away at your work, your relationships, and your sense of self. In our first sessions, we'll cut through the surface and get to what's actually driving your patterns. From there, we build something practical. Most clients start feeling more in control within a few months, and the progress compounds.
ANGER: Anger isn't a character flaw — it's information. It shows up when something feels threatening, unfair, or in the way of what you need. The problem isn't the anger itself; it's when it starts running the show.
As a nationally recognized expert in anger and road rage, I help people who've reached that point. Together we develop emotional and behavioral awareness, identify your specific triggers and what's underneath them, and build real coping skills — not generic advice, but tools that work for you. The goal isn't to eliminate your anger. It's to make it useful: something you can hear, manage, and act on — instead of something that manages you.
ANXIETY: Anxiety rarely responds to one-size-fits-all treatment, whether you're dealing with a specific situation or something that's been with you for years. I use a multi-pronged approach: fast relief, skill-building, and shifting the thought patterns that keep anxiety going. The aim is lasting results, not just getting through the week.
I work well with clients whose anxiety shows up as irritability, frustration, and emotional intensity — not just worry. In sessions, I create space where you can say what you actually feel without judgment or shutdown. That's where real learning happens, and where self-control starts to feel like a choice rather than a struggle.
Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist
It is crucial that anyone seeking psychotherapy take the time to be a savvy consumer by doing some basic research (level of education and training, licensing, specialties, etc.), interview potential therapists on the phone or in person, and be willing to schedule initial appointments with several psychologists (or other providers) in order to find the best for them and their needs.
In the therapy room, I always encourage potential clients to ask me any questions they can think of, take note of how they are feeling sitting and talking with me, and take the time to decide if they feel they can be comfortable working with and trusting me to help them. There are no wrong questions. And take your time deciding. The therapeutic relationship is the engine of the whole thing. If the trust isn't there, the work won't be either.