I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) in 2012 and have worked in private practice, community mental health, and hospital settings. I completed my internship and post-doctoral work at Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital in Illinois working primarily with individuals struggling with eating disorders at the inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. I primarily utilize cognitive-behavioral therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP).

 

In addition to eating and body image concerns, I also help people with trauma, relationship concerns, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and chronic illness. I provide individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents (13+) as well as couples counseling. I tend to balance sessions between empathic listening and processing with guidance and goal driven work; however, this changes based on the needs of the client. I treat trauma related issues utilizing exposure based methods and narrative therapies at a pace you set. I am LGBTQIA+ affirmative and am cross-culturally informed and responsive. I strive to create a safe space free of judgment and criticism so patients can be themselves and feel open to talk about anything. 

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I have a wide range of hobbies and interests including art, music, gaming, hiking, reading, and martial arts. I have a furry companion named Loki who I sometimes bring to the office. He is a Shih Tzu/Bichon Mix and is hypoallergenic. I am originally from Chicago and have been living in Richmond with my wife for the past 10 years. I enjoy exploring the city to find interesting restaurants and parks. 

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