Welcome
I am a licensed psychologist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. I work with individuals and couples in my SouthPark-area office and online across NC and most of the United States via PSYPACT®.
What draws me to this profession—and keeps me in it—is the abiding knowledge that thoughtful, well-supported inner work can change a person’s life. I bring practical skill and a perspective continually sharpened by current psychological knowledge as well as the time-tested psychotherapeutic foundations that most clearly illuminate the mind, the patterns that take hold within our lives, and pathways toward real and lasting change.
I invite you to explore more about my approach and how therapy might support you—and to reach out if you are interested in working together. You can contact me via the form linked to below or by email.
Therapy for Individuals
An Overview
People seek therapy for many important reasons. Sometimes, the problem is clear. At other times, it is harder to put into words. Something just feels stuck, incomplete, or more difficult than it should be. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply know that something in your life needs attention, choosing to engage in therapy means deciding that your experience is worth really understanding—and that you do not have to figure it all out on your own.
My approach to therapy is thoughtful and collaborative, guiding us to understand the roots and full nature of what you are going through—and how that fits into the larger picture of your life. Often, problems that feel confusing or overwhelming begin to make more sense when we take the time to look at them closely and in context. Even long-standing patterns can become clearer—understood not just for what they are, but for what might truly help. Such understanding can lead to new ways of handling what once felt unmanageable: more clarity, more steadiness, more choice.
This kind of work takes patience and care. But over time, it can help you feel more like yourself—creating the conditions for a fuller sense of well-being to emerge, perhaps in ways you have not yet had the freedom to experience.
Work in Depth
Therapy for Couples
Repairing and Reconnecting
Many couples, at some point, find themselves stuck. The reasons vary. What once felt easy may now feel strained or uncertain. You might find yourselves repeating painful patterns or feeling more like roommates than partners. Though love is still present, closeness might have grown harder to reach. Sometimes, the focus is on navigating parenting together or on the extended family dynamics.
In therapy, we slow the pace and begin to look beneath the surface. Often, what creates conflict or distance are unspoken needs, vulnerabilities, and longings that have not yet found their way into words—or into mutual understanding. Together, we work to make space for those conversations to unfold with honesty and care.
This work is not about blame or keeping score. It is about learning to see each other with fresh eyes, to understand how you got here, and to begin responding in ways that make connection possible again.
For many couples, therapy becomes a place not only to work through disconnection, but to rediscover trust, intimacy, and a shared sense of what is possible between you.
Professional Background
Formative Influences
I have always been drawn to weaving things together—curious about how seemingly disparate ideas might speak to one another.
As an undergraduate, I found myself pulled in many directions. One of my neuroscience professors enthusiastically encouraged my early interest in all things brain and mind, bringing the study of consciousness to life for me as both a philosophical and scientific endeavor. My study of cinema and storytelling immersed me in Joseph Campbell’s work on mythic and archetypal patterns—patterns that shape our individual lives as much as they do the stories told across time and in contemporary culture. Investigating Campbell’s own inspirations became my first real entrée into the literatures of depth psychology. Lectures in narrative medicine opened my eyes to how the stories we inherit and tell ourselves configure our understanding of suffering and selfhood.
What gradually emerged was not just a collection of interests, but a coalescing sense of direction. I came to see that the questions I cared about were alive in the practice of helping others: making sense of experience, staying present to what hurts, and perceiving the significant meanings that can emerge even in life’s tribulations.
That sense of vocation led me to pursue doctoral training in clinical psychology, choosing a program with a formal emphasis in Couple and Family Psychology. There, I was trained in applying systems and complexity frameworks to address individual, interpersonal, and organizational concerns—attuning not only to what happens within individuals, but also to the patterned dynamics that take shape between people and across time. That foundation continues to inform how I work.
I have never slowed in the project of weaving things together. Toward that end, I value the community I have found training within the C.G. Jung Institute of New England, where I continue to expand my study of depth psychology and the practice of Jungian analysis. My engagement with colleagues there and through the other professional societies I am a part of mark this work with a sense of shared discovery and mutual purpose.
Joseph Campbell, whose writing once helped set me on this course, suggested that any transformative journey is incomplete without a return—bringing back for the sake of others what has been found along the way. That is how I see my professional role: not as the expert above, but as a fellow traveler who has heard back from those on the frontiers, gained a studied map of much of the territory, and become practiced in helping others navigate its inevitable and varied passages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California
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Master of Arts in Psychology
Pepperdine University
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Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
programmatic emphasis in
Couple and Family Psychology
concentration in
Consulting Psychology
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Society for Couple and Family Psychology
Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology
Society for Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
More About My Therapeutic Approaches
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Getting Started
Online Practice
Via PSYPACT® and the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT®), I am able to reach clients living in or traveling to most of the US. For details, please visit:
Office Location
My office address is: 6845 Fairview Road, Suite 26, Charlotte, NC 28210. You will find my office on the second floor of the building, which is directly across from Phillips Place and one block east of SouthPark Mall. As you arrive, take the stairs up to the first door on the right to reach the waiting area.
Rates
My standard rate is $190 for fifty-minute sessions with individuals or couples. Initial meetings with couples are generally longer—eighty minutes—and are billed at $285.
Insurance
I do not contract with insurance companies and would be an out-of-network provider with regard to applicable benefits. Many clients are still able to receive partial reimbursement for therapy through their out-of-network benefits. I am happy to provide the necessary documentation to support that process.
To simplify things, I also offer the option of working through Thrizer, a third-party service that submits claims directly and manages reimbursement on your behalf. You are welcome to create a Thrizer account and follow their steps to check your out-of-network coverage, or I can assist in verifying your benefits when you first reach out.
Good Faith Estimate
Under the No Surprises Act, individuals are entitled to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected costs of healthcare services paid out of pocket. Therapy is provided on a per-session basis and may continue as long as it serves your needs and goals. I will discuss all fees clearly with you from the outset and provide a written estimate as required.
Beginning Therapy
If you are interested in working together, I invite you to reach out. You can use the contact form linked to above or get in touch by email or phone. Before scheduling a first session, I typically arrange a brief (15–20 minute) phone or video call so we can discuss your needs and whether my practice may be a good fit.
Availability
Therapy is most effective when we can meet consistently. I generally work with clients on a weekly basis, reserving a regular time for each individual or couple. If you are considering therapy, feel free to ask about my current openings to check whether our schedules align.
Scheduling and Consultations
I reserve time for clients with the understanding that appointments will be kept. Occasional interruptions—such as vacations and planned absences—can be coordinated in advance. When something unexpected arises, I ask that you provide at least twenty-four hours’ notice if you need to cancel. Late cancellations and missed appointments are billed at the full session rate.
