Patient, hospitable, gentle, curious, compassionate.

I approach counseling primarily from an approach called AEDP. The first thing to know is, I enjoy it. Beyond that, it's highly relational, a profound resource for healing trauma, it's empowering, and it's relentlessly curious.

Together, we'll explore the story your feelings, and even your body, are telling, meeting whatever we find with curiosity and compassion. We'll undo the fragmentation that keeps you stuck. Every step toward wholeness is a step toward flourishing.

Have experienced childhood trauma or sexual abuse; work in Christian ministry settings or identify as Christians; or live with chronic shame.

Gosh, it was so helpful for me. After working through some attachment issues with my counselor, I told him I wanted to learn to do what he does!

Great Oaks is a truly collaborative community that supports growth and healing.

Healing wounds and treating symptoms are vitally important. Still, I think counseling has the potential to offer more. I believe flourishing involves personal wholeness; social belonging; and a clear, coherent, compelling life story with purpose.