I have learned about the healing power of witnessing a client’s stories. From an early career in education as well as years working with clients, I have discovered a passion for the craft of therapy.

As a gay man, I found meaning in my family-of-choice. My longing for intimacy - for honesty, pleasure, authenticity - continues to grow as I grow older. Despite the struggles of coming out, constructing new models of relating has taught me even greater compassion for myself and others. Our shared humanity is our common bond. We are all fellow travelers.

After over a decade of teaching in the Bay Area, I completed a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, which emphasizes social justice in therapy. I am now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California continuing to gain expertise in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), existential therapy, and queer liberation.

I live in the East Bay with my husband and chickens. I am an amateur musician, lover of stories, and lifelong learner.

I am an active member of the following organizations:

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)

Bay Area Open Minds (BAOM)

GAYLESTA (The Psychotherapist Association for Gender and Sexual Diversity)
The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)