I’m a cis-gender, culturally Jewish therapist who believes deeply in authenticity, connection, and the many forms that families can take. I’m part of a blended family myself, and I work comfortably with people who don’t fit traditional molds—whether that’s in family structure, identity, or simply the ways they move through the world. I also identify with geek culture as easily as I do with being outdoors, getting exercise, or relaxing on the couch with my family.

I spent over two decades in the software industry before becoming a therapist. I was doing well in the ways people usually measure success, but I often felt disconnected from myself and from the life I wanted to be living. When I began my own counseling in 2006, I was able to see more clearly where I had drifted from my values and how much I wanted to rebuild a life that felt authentic. That experience reshaped me, personally and professionally, and it guides the way I support others who are looking for more purpose, honesty, and connection in their own lives.

I live with my spouse, our son, and two extremely affectionate pets—a cat who thinks he’s a dog, and a dog who thinks she’s my shadow. In my free time, you’ll usually find me hiking, exercising, or geeking out with fantasy role-playing.

Approach, Education and Training

My approach is mindful, somatic, experiential, and relational at its core. I draw from Hakomi, attachment work, and Lifespan Integration (Level 3). I help clients slow things down enough to notice the quieter parts of themselves—because those parts tend to hold the real story. With couples, I draw on Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT Level 1), Gottman (Level 1), Compassionate Communication/NVC and experiential tools to support communication, connection, and intimacy.

I completed my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Portland State University in 2017. Before launching into full-time practice, I completed the two-year M.E.T.A. Comprehensive Training program in Hakomi, followed by a year-long internship at the M.E.T.A. Counseling Clinic where I practiced Hakomi and trauma-informed therapy. In 2015, I assisted in teaching the Comprehensive program, which gave me a deeper, hands-on understanding of the work. I also have training in Primary Attachment through the M.E.T.A. Clinic. I am currently in the Hakomi certification process, which I hope to complete in early 2026—essentially the black belt of the method.

If you are ready to talk, let’s meet. You can schedule a free consult with me or visit my contact page.