Finding what matters — and the courage to pursue it
“Neurosis is the avoidance of legitimate suffering.”
— Carl Jung
I believe that when an individual engages in therapy, they will become more aware of what is important in their life and how to pursue it. That increased awareness leads to more satisfying, fulfilling relationships — with ourselves and with other people.
Years of Clinical Experience
Licensed in Two States
Areas of Deep Specialization
A therapist who takes the whole person seriously
In addition to being a clinical social worker, I have a PhD in philosophy — a background that shapes everything about the way I work.
I have a passion for counseling individuals who seriously care about the deeper questions in life: those who are searching for meaning, for a more spiritual existence, for greater clarity about who they are and what they want. I enjoy working with people who are seekers.
I believe we are often held back by anxiety and fear — living halfheartedly — but also by a fear of living more joyfully, more freely, more fully. Therapy is the work of examining those fears honestly, without flinching, and discovering what lies on the other side of them.
I work with those struggling with addictions (including sex and romance addiction), relationship difficulties, and individuals who grew up in homes where a caregiver was emotionally unavailable or addicted. I also counsel gay individuals and couples.
Where I can help you most
Each of the areas below represents years of focused clinical work. Click through to learn more about my approach.
Substance & Alcohol Abuse
14 years of experience. Both 12-Step and CBT frameworks tailored to you. Relapse prevention, trigger awareness, and community connection.
Relationship & Marriage Struggles
Most relationship problems are, at their root, problems of communication — of being emotionally honest and intellectually clear with each other.
Sex, Pornography & Romantic Obsession
Compulsive sexual behavior and romantic obsession can quietly undermine every other area of a person’s life. Compassionate, non-judgmental support.
Gay Issues: Individual & Couples
A safe, affirming space for gay men navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, and the specific pressures of LGBTQ+ life.
Codependency & Adult Children of Alcoholics
Those who grew up in dysfunctional homes carry invisible burdens into adulthood. I run a bi-weekly group for individuals who identify with ACOA traits.
Existential Issues & Finding Meaning
My PhD in philosophy gives me a unique foundation for clients asking the deeper questions: Who am I? What matters? How do I live a life that is genuinely my own?
Therapy as honest, courageous self-inquiry
I have a practical definition of spirituality: relationship to my true self, to other important people in my life, and — for those who believe — to God. This sits at the heart of how I work with clients.
My prior college teaching experience enables me to help clients reframe thoughts, beliefs, and feelings that have been “held over” from negative past experiences — patterns that made sense once but have long since stopped serving them.
Whether the right approach is a 12-Step framework, a rational-emotive model, or something rooted in existential philosophy, I adapt to what you need. What remains constant is a commitment to honesty, clarity, and genuine engagement with what is actually happening in your life.
“For one human being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult of our tasks; the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation.”
— Rainer Maria Rilke
What you can expect
Initial Contact
Reach out by phone or email. I typically respond within one day. We’ll have a brief conversation to see if working together makes sense.
Getting Clear
Before thinking about how you want to change, we focus on what’s actually going on — and what you genuinely want. Clarity comes before solutions.
Doing the Work
Sessions are honest, direct, and focused. We identify the patterns holding you back and build a real path forward, at a pace that suits you.
Lasting Change
The goal isn’t just symptom relief — it’s genuine transformation: greater awareness, more authentic relationships, and a life that feels like your own.
Ready to begin?
I usually respond within one business day. There’s no pressure — just an honest conversation to see if working together makes sense.
Ready to begin?
Whether you’re ready to start therapy or just have questions, I’m happy to have a brief conversation. There’s no pressure — just an honest exchange to see if working together makes sense.
Albany, New York
Telehealth available across NY & NJ
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