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About My Clients
I work one-on-one with adults who are seeking to heal from trauma and loss, to understand and accept themselves more fully, to feel more present and connected, and to pursue new directions of personal growth. Most of my clients have been in therapy before—some for many years, but with limited results. They often arrive at my practice seeking an alternative to traditional “talk therapy” and the medical model of mental health.
My Approach to Helping
I offer a holistic approach to psychotherapy that honors the body, mind, spirit, and natural world. My approach combines trauma-sensitive mindfulness and body-centered therapy to support the healing and growth of the whole person. This method emphasizes being present in the moment and listening to the body’s signals as part of the therapy process. This approach can be particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic stress because it provides tools to regulate the nervous system, process difficult emotions, and cultivate a sense of safety, presence, and connection. Specializations include LGBTQ+ Issues, Complex Trauma and Dissociation, Outdoor Ecotherapy, and Cannabis-Assisted Somatic Psychotherapy.
Why I Became a Therapist
I am a white-bodied and cisgender gay/queer male therapist from the rural South. I came to this work following an experience of severe burnout after 10 years of intensive activism for peace and social justice. I realized that I had been using activism to cope with the traumas of my past (trying to channel my pain and anger into positive social change) while simultaneously using it as an avoidance strategy (focusing on the outside world so I didn't have to look within). In my journey of healing and integration, I learned that both the inner and outer domains are important—but real change starts from within. My sincere hope and intention as a therapist is that the in-depth work I do with my clients would be in service of a greater goal—the liberation of all beings from systems of trauma and oppression.