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About

I’m a trained couples therapist who’s passionate about helping men and their relationships become healthier and happier.

I see two big dynamics happening:

  • loneliness and isolation are on the rise

  • pressure on men to show up in new ways is on the rise

With this change comes a need for spaces where men and couples can reset and grow. I love being that space.

You’ll see below all the trainings and experiences I’ve accumulated over the years but what you really need to know is if we might actually get along! I know for growth to happen, both my clients and I need to feel like we have a real human connection. Here’s a video so you can get a better sense of me:

Here’s a video so you can get a better sense of what I’m like to work with.

My Background

    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor, #017766

    • National Certified Counselor, #1740735

    • Masters in Couples and Family Therapy, University of Colorado Denver (2023)

      • Founding member and secretary of Delta Kappa at CU Denver

      • Founding member of Counselors for Antiracist Advocacy and Action

    • City Therapy, NY (2024-current)

      • The Science Behind Every Good Relationship group

      • Getting Through the Winter Blues group

    • Inner Compass Counseling, CO (2023)

      • Hold Me Tight group

    • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (since 2021)

    • American Counseling Association (since 2024)

    • Beck Institute

      • Basics of CBT (2025)

      • CBT in Practice (2025)

    • Dialectical and Behavior Therapy, Evergreen Certifications 2024

    • Relational Life Therapy Workshop, Relational Life Institute, November 2023

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills, Boulder Emotionally Focused Therapy, June 2023

    • Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy Training, Boulder, CO, September 2022