About

I have worked in the mental health field for more than 20 years in a variety of roles and settings, including residential treatment, college counseling centers, community clinics, and private practice. I have worked in large cities and small towns and with people from a wide range of cultures, personal histories, and life circumstances.

These experiences have taught me a great deal about what helps people feel understood, work through difficult experiences, and make meaningful changes. I am deeply committed to helping the people I work with find greater healing, well-being, and personal growth. My experiences as a husband, father, teacher, and psychologist have also deepened my appreciation for how meaningful—and complicated—relationships, responsibilities, and emotional well-being can be.

What It Is Like to Work With Me

I try to bring warmth, curiosity, honesty, and perspective to therapy. I will listen carefully and take your concerns seriously, but I will not simply sit back and leave you to do all the work. You can expect me to ask questions, offer observations, teach practical skills, and help you identify patterns that may be difficult to see from inside the situation.

I believe therapy should provide room for thoughtful reflection while also helping you move toward meaningful change. Some sessions may focus on understanding your experiences and emotions. Others may involve problem-solving, practicing new ways of responding, or identifying concrete steps to take between sessions. Together, we may explore how your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and broader life circumstances interact and affect your well-being.

My work is strength-based, relational, and informed by research. Depending on your needs, I draw from approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, and acceptance-based approaches. I do not believe therapy should be a rigid program applied in the same way to everyone. We will work together to find an approach that fits your concerns, personality, and goals.

Outside the Office

Outside of my professional work, I spend most of my time with my wife and children. We enjoy being outdoors—hiking, playing sports, and paddleboarding—as well as spending time inside building Lego sets, reading, and watching movies, especially science fiction and fantasy.

I have lived in many parts of the country, including California, Utah, Michigan, Maryland, Nebraska, Arizona, and Kentucky. I graduated from high school in Longmont, Colorado, and my family and I are happy to call Northern Colorado home.

Education and Credentials

  • Licensed psychologist in the state of Colorado, PSY-4625
  • PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Nebraska
  • Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy, University of Maryland
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Brigham Young University