Meet the Ardent Grove Clinicians

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Dr. Markley earned her doctoral degree from The University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University. In 2015, Dr. Markley was awarded the American Psychoanalytic Association Fellowship, an early career initiative for future leaders in the psychoanalytic community. Dr. Markley is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver teaching doctoral students and has co-authored the book Making Sense Together: The Intersubjective Approach to Psychotherapy, Second Edition. She earned her 200 hour Trauma Sensitive Yoga Instructor Certification in 2023. 

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I consider the foundation of good therapy to rest on a warm, trusting and collaborative relationship between therapist and client. Together we will work to better understand the issues bringing you to therapy and explore ways in which you can both gain more personal insight and improve your life. My goal is to provide individualized psychotherapy treatment that is integrative, holistic, and strength-based. I recognize that starting therapy takes courage and I therefore work to foster a therapy space where you are truly and authentically heard and valued.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan and have experience helping those who are navigating issues of trauma, social/emotional concerns, grief and loss, relational issues, issues related to chronic pain and/or health conditions, and those who are interested in a greater sense of self understanding. I also have specific experience working in hospital settings with people with medical conditions including those with oncological and neurological diagnoses.

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Shaye Sakos graduated with a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in child and adolescent psychology from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapy, and psychological evaluations, within inpatient, intensive outpatient, and private practice settings. She has experience working with individuals of all ages, and particularly enjoys working with emerging young adults as they navigate change and identity development. 

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My approach to therapy is characterized by encouragement and genuine curiosity. I believe in the innate resilience of my clients, and I strive to support them in the telling of their stories. I believe therapy best works when therapist and client build real relationships and work together to co-construct meaning. I work from the assumption that our early experiences inform the process of becoming the people we are. Humans re-enact old rituals, and some emotions feel familiar while others are pushed so far away that we convince ourselves they are nonexistent. I believe that by learning to truly be with the great pains and the great joys of life, and to engage with curiosity and self-compassion, therapy can be a space which supports people to utilize the resources they already hold but have been unable to access.

Grief work is one of my passions. I believe grief is a part of human life that applies to experiences beyond the death of a loved one. For example, I enjoy working with bereavement, anticipatory grief, relational grief, and grief related to loss and change. Additional clinical interests include psychological assessment, issues of identity, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. I practice from a trauma-informed, relational, psychodynamic approach. I have completed training for EMDR and eager to integrate this into my work with clients. 

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Campbell Cahill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in infant and early childhood mental health and perinatal mental health. Campbell earned her Master’s in Social Work from Smith College in Northampton, MA.

Campbell provides therapy to children under 12, families, pregnant and postpartum people, and individual adults with an emphasis on working with parents. Campbell works with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Campbell also supports clients dealing with relational issues with family members or peers, and major life changes such as divorce, loss, and foster care or adoption. Campbell uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people of all ages heal from trauma.

Campbell's work with children focuses on attachment theory and strengthening the relationship between child and caregiver to positively impact the entire family system. Campbell uses play-based therapy, family therapy, and parent coaching to build the capacity of caregivers to support a child through life’s many challenges.

Campbell works with adult clients looking to focus on perinatal mental health, parenting, or the impact that childhood experiences have on one’s current functioning. Campbell’s work with adults often centers around issues such as childhood and family trauma, undoing intergenerational patterns in parenting, attachment, and core beliefs about the self.

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The therapeutic relationship is an essential part of positive treatment outcomes. I place an emphasis on cultivating a strong relationship to ensure clients feel heard, valued, and understood in each session. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space for clients to fully be themselves and explore their inner world through talk therapy, play-based interventions, and EMDR. I view the therapeutic alliance as a partnership and believe each person is an expert in their own life and family system. I utilize this relational approach combined with evidence based information on child development, trauma, and neuroscience to help each client set and achieve their goals through our work together. I am immensely grateful for each of my clients' willingness to welcome me into their lives and allow me to walk alongside them throughout the duration of our treatment. 

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Dr. Sebastian Harvey is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Assessment Director at the Ardent Grove Foundation. Dr. Harvey provides individual therapy and psychological evaluations. Dr. Harvey uses an integrative, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring each client’s care using a blend of evidence-based practices. Drawing from modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic theory, he offers individualized treatment that supports clients in gaining insight, building resilience, and moving toward meaningful personal goals. Dr. Harvey enjoys working with a wide variety of people, and is especially passionate about working with young adults as they navigate change and identity development, men’s mental health, athlete mental health, and psychological assessment.

He holds a Doctorate (PsyD) and two master’s degrees—in Clinical Psychology and Sports Coaching—from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Harvey completed his predoctoral internship at the University of Kansas, Counseling and Psychological Services and went on to complete his postdoctoral fellowship here at Ardent Grove.

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At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to helping people navigate life transitions, identity development, performance pressures, and the emotional effects of trauma. Fundamental to this process is the development of a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to provide an inviting, non-judgmental space for you to feel understood and so that together we can develop deeper understandings about yourself and your experiences. 

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Einav Nahum received her doctorate from the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She completed her internship at Aurora Mental Health and Recovery, working at their refugee and outpatient clinics. Einav has experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, and has specific interest in working with veterans, refugees, immigrants, and adults who are processing childhood or line of duty trauma. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapy, and performed psychological assessments in a variety of settings, including hospital outpatient clinics, community mental health providers, private practices, and a substance use treatment facility.

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I approach treatment from a trauma-informed relational framework. I believe that every therapeutic relationship is unique, and I emphasize creating a trusting relationship between me and my client. I focus on supporting my clients in their journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and acceptance through co-creating a space that fosters safety and connection. I have been trained in and utilize different trauma modalities to support individuals in processing their unique trauma, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, war, line of duty trauma, anxiety, and substance use. I have a strong passion for working with individuals who have been affected by trauma, and offering them hope that they can live the life they want once again. I enjoy working with veterans and first responders and supporting those populations in breaking the stigma around the use of mental health services. I feel privileged and honored to be part of my clients’ journeys and support them in finding strength and resiliency in their own stories and voices.

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CJ’s perspective and practice of therapy is to assist you in not just changing current behavior surrounding issues but in understanding where they stem from, making sense of them, and integrating the past with the present. This can create long-term behavioral and emotional shifts that assist you in leading a more meaningful life. In doing so, he intends to create a space for you to be your most authentic self as you delve into the challenges you might be facing.

CJ is thoughtful and sensitive about helping clients process and make sense of traumatic events, yet he is also very approachable and brings buoyancy to immensely difficult situations. He is naturally curious and inspires the same in his clients. Using his strong insight and research-informed training, he customizes care for each individual client based on their unique needs. 

CJ works with individuals between the ages of 16 to 70 and couples. He specializes in treating multiple types of trauma, including relational, emotional, sexual, religious, vicarious, and complex trauma. CJ is trained in various talk therapy modalities and is also trained in EMDR (a highly effective trauma treatment), which helps him work collaboratively with his clients to determine the best course forward. 

CJ is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. He is specially trained in a number of areas, including working with clients experiencing burnout in medical and mental health professionals, anxiety, depression/mood, personality disorders, relationship issues, eating disorder recovery, complex medical issues, sex and sexuality, existential crises, therapy for therapists, bicultural experiences, sports and performance, men’s issues, ADHD, and grief and loss. Alongside his work as a clinician, CJ contributes to the Ardent Grove Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Training Program, co-leading didactics and consultation with Ardent Grove therapists.

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Eliana earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from George Washington University’s Professional Psychology Program in Washington, DC and completed her internship in Philadelphia, PA. She has experience providing individual, couples, group, and family therapy and administering psychological assessments in community mental health, private practice, and inpatient settings. She enjoys serving adults across the lifespan, particularly during phases of transition, and has had the pleasure of helping a wide scope of communities with x backgrounds.

Eliana uses a trauma-informed, psychodynamic relational approach to therapy, integrating existential, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral interventions in response to the unique needs of each individual. She has worked with clients and their families who struggled with issues related to trauma, grief and loss, family dynamics, relationships, and feelings of alienation and ‘stuckness’.

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I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can in-and-of-itself be a catalyst for change. My aim is to foster a therapeutic space that is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental– where your authentic-self can be heard and known. Within this space, I strive to come together with you to co-construct meaning and develop an understanding of yourself and your experiences. To this end, I encourage the use of self-compassion and curiosity to gain insight into the interaction between your past experiences and current concerns. My hope is that therapy will ultimately help you uncover and renegotiate patterns that prevent you from living your life and relating to others in a way that feels genuine and meaningful to you. Alongside her work as a clinician, Eliana contributes to the Ardent Grove Training Program by creating and leading Psychodynamic didactics and consultation with Ardent Grove therapists.

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Emily Cantie-Koenig, PsyD: 

Licensed Psychologist Candidate (PsyC), Postdoctoral Clinician

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Emily earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Denver.  She completed her Doctoral Internship at Bright Future Foundation in Eagle County, Colorado, specializing in treating individuals impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, and relational trauma.  She received her Master of Arts in International Disaster Psychology, a clinical degree with an emphasis in trauma treatment and global mental health from the University of Denver in 2019. She has a wide range of experiences working in non-profit and community mental health settings, working with adults who have experienced generational patterns of trauma, domestic violence, childhood abuse, grief and loss, and substance misuse. Emily also has a background in maternal mental health, primarily working with single mothers. In addition to therapy, Emily is passionate about therapeutic assessment and its ability to help foster client insight and self-understanding.

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The therapeutic space I strive to create alongside my clients is rooted in relational and humanistic-existential modalities. In short, this means I believe that the unique relationship formed in the therapeutic space can provide the safety and security needed for clients to feel seen and valued, while able to express emotionality that may not have always been welcomed, accepted, or nurtured within other relationships or different chapters of their lives. Within this reparative space, I believe clients can become more in touch with their values and begin to understand themselves in a more adaptive and authentic way. In therapy, we have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding as to how trauma and other forms of adversity may have shaped our beliefs about ourselves, relationships, and the world that no longer serve us or hinder our ability to find meaning within our often chaotic and unpredictable lives. While my work and training has been heavily focused on relational trauma, I also have a passion for working with individuals going through large life changes, from becoming a parent or caregiver, to grieving the loss of a loved one. Allowing these complex yet universal experiences of the human experience to be held and witnessed within the therapy space can be incredibly healing, and I find it to be an honor to work alongside my clients to make sense of their stories and sense of self through therapeutic and assessment approaches. 

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Dr. Oceann Gittens earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Louisiana State University and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University. She recently completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship with the High Plains Psychology Intership Consortium in Greeley, Colorado, providing psychological assessment, therapeutic services, and behavioral consultation within a school setting. Oceann has also worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families across clinic, intensive outpatient, in-home, and community settings. She works with a wide range of presenting problems, but has a particular interest in supporting those with childhood trauma, attachment/relational concerns, anxiety-related disorders, and neurodivergence (ADHD and ASD).

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I strive to create a warm, supportive space where children and their families feel seen, valued, and understood. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in a systems perspective. My background in school psychology has given me extensive experience partnering with school teams, parents, and other providers to ensure the most well-rounded support for my clients. I am passionate about making mental health feel accessible to the families I work with and helping my clients build lives that feel meaningful to them. To do this, I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and play-based interventions. Most of all, I believe in meeting my clients and their families wherever they are in their journey, with warmth and understanding.

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Bailee earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO and completed her internship at the University of Missouri-Columbia Counseling Center. Bailee has provided individual, couples, and group therapy in addition to performing psychological assessments, in a variety of settings including university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, private practices, and a partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment center.

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I believe that meaningful change happens in the context of a safe, collaborative therapeutic relationship. I bring warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience into the therapy room, creating a nonjudgemental space where you can explore who you are and what you need - at your own pace. My approach is integrative, grounded in a feminist and a multicultural framework that honors the complexity of identity, culture, and systems of power. Together, we'll explore the patterns and beliefs that may no longer be serving you, reconnect with your values and authentic self, and move toward a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.

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David is currently working toward his Doctorate in Psychology at DU. He received an MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in 2024, and both a BA from San Diego State University in Social Science with an emphasis in Environmental Studies in 2009, and a BA from Portland State University in Psychology in 2019. David works with individuals ages 13 and up and provides couples therapy at AGF. He specializes in trauma, assessment and has worked with many people in substance abuse recovery.

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I believe life is about relationships. I believe that much of the hurt and difficulty that comes from navigating our time on this earth occurs within the context of the people around us. I believe that growth and healing are also relational, and this journey is made easier when there is someone there to hold our hand, walk with us into the scary places, and help us shine a light in the darkness. When therapy is centered on relationships and approached from a place of compassion and nonjudgmental understanding, amazing things can happen. It can seem impossible to see to the heart of things when we are right in the middle of them, and good therapy can provide what I think of as a new pair of glasses; a new lens to look at our relationships with others, with the world, and with ourselves. When this happens, it becomes less about fixing what is broken and more about realizing how our rough edges match up beautifully with the rough edges of those around us.

I enjoy working with clients who are seeking to explore the patterns in their lives that don’t seem to be working anymore and who desire to discover where these patterns came from, what they served, and how they can develop new ones that move them toward what’s most important to them. This rarely happens on a purely intellectual level, and I love working with clients who are open to exploring how to bridge the gap between their head and their heart.

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I believe the body contains the wisdom and tools we need to heal our wounds, create new patterns, and move towards therapeutic growth. As a somatic therapist, I support you in bringing present moment awareness to what is happening in your body as we examine the story of your lived experience together. I will guide you in exploring movement, breath and physiological sensation to bridge the gap between body and mind, allowing you to reconnect with your body’s natural tendency towards healing and foster a deeper sense of wholeness within yourself.

My therapeutic framework stems from experience working with individuals navigating the complexities of complex trauma, attachment wounding and identity development from a body-centered approach. At the center of this work is the quality of the therapeutic relationship, which I consider the root from which therapeutic growth emerges. I have personally and professionally experienced the healing power of the client-therapist relationship, and prioritize each client’s insight and background in navigating their unique therapeutic path.

My work is informed by the field of Body Psychotherapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, parts work, yoga and mindfulness practices. I am also deeply inspired by Authentic Movement, and incorporate elements of this self-guided movement practice into my work as well as my own personal healing.

I am committed to cultivating a culturally sensitive space for clients to explore the ways in which their identities inform their lived experience and serve as wellsprings of resilience, strength, and empowerment. I believe in holding a social justice orientation to therapy and am affirming of LGBTQIA identities, BIPOC identities, women, and ENM and poly relationships in my work.

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 Rachel received her BA in Psychology from New York University in 2024. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver's Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She has specialized experience working with young adults, BIPOC, international communities, and clients from LGBTQIA+ communities. Rachel enjoys working with families and couples and has served in community mental health, private practice, and other settings. She also has experience in psychological assessments such as neurocognitive testing, achievement testing, and surgical evaluations.

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I hope to create a collaborative and safe environment where my clients and I can create a positive relationship as we set and reach their goals. I will always be mindful of cultural, racial, and sexual diversity in the room and continuously strive for competence and understanding in those areas. I approach therapy from an integrative perspective, which uses techniques from different therapeutic styles tailored to my client. I also believe in being flexible in therapy and adjusting our work according to my client's evolving needs. My hope is to provide a space for you where you can authentically explore and understand yourself in order to reach for the best version of yourself!

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Madeline is currently pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Denver. After earning her bachelor’s degree in history and German studies from Smith College in 2019, Madeline lived in Germany, where she conducted women’s social history research as a Fulbright scholar. Madeline’s transition to mental health care was motivated by her time working in the legal field, during which she witnessed the profound need for accessible psychological services among her clients. Her clinical interests include identity exploration, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, psychological assessment, anxiety disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness.

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The decision to pursue therapy is one of courage and self-compassion. Therapy provides a venue that is uniquely yours and unlike most others: It is your time, you are the focus, and you are the guide. During our sessions, I hope to foster a space where you feel free to explore all aspects of your identity and experience. Together, we can investigate areas of strength and resiliency while also working to understand and reframe painful self-narratives and relational patterns. I approach therapy from an integrative perspective, incorporating modalities from various theoretical orientations to meet your unique needs and goals.

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Fiona is currently pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. She received her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Tulane University in 2023. Her clinical interests include trauma recovery, eating disorders, depression, interpersonal challenges, and more.

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In my work, I focus on creating a warm therapeutic alliance built on respect, empathy, and trust as we explore each person’s strengths to navigate the path towards therapeutic growth and greater insight. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable space where each individual can feel supported and understood as we work together on the journey toward healing and self-discovery. I work to help each individual see their experiences through a new lens to make more intentional decisions, and to develop one’s fullest potential.

I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults who are facing a wide range of challenges, including personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and more. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals who are struggling with the effects of trauma, eating disorders, and interpersonal difficulties to develop both short-term coping strategies and long-term adjustments for positive change.

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Moriah is currently working toward her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She received her B.A. in Psychology from James Madison University in 2023. Moriah has worked in hospital, community mental health, and behavioral health settings.

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I believe that therapy is a collaborative process rooted in trust, safety, and mutual understanding. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their experiences with curiosity and self-compassion. I value the power of corrective emotional experiences in fostering healing and growth, helping clients challenge old patterns and build new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Drawing from an individualized, integrative approach, I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, incorporating techniques from CBT to challenge negative outlooks and psychodynamic perspectives to explore how past experiences shape present struggles. Through this collaborative process, I help clients deepen insight, cultivate resilience, and create meaningful change. I have experience working with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, effective communication, life transitions, and low self-esteem. I am especially passionate about working with people of diverse backgrounds who have experienced identity-related stress.

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Ash earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from University of California Berkeley in 2022 and is currently working towards her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at University of Denver. She has experience working at a substance use recovery center, private practice, and crisis textline. In these roles, she has helped clients with a range of concerns such as trauma, interpersonal relationships,

self-acceptance, authenticity, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Her training has mostly centered around providing existential-humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapies.

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I see the therapeutic process as truly sacred, which is why I aspire to offer a relationship with you that aims for nothing short of transformation and healing. Our work should feel creative, experiential, and nuanced— whenever this is not the case and we might stray from one another, I make a commitment to address these lapses alongside you. For therapy to be worthwhile, I believe I must create a space for us to be fully engaged with one another, even when the vulnerability and depth of this might feel daunting. This way of being with yourself and with others is a learned skill and lifelong practice. As your therapist, it’s my responsibility to stay connected and assured so the fear and loneliness of entering this territory starts to loosen its grip. My hope is our work will open a relationship with yourself that lets you finally exhale, let go, and come home.

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Payton is currently a student pursuing his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2021, where he studied psychology and philosophy. Since then, he has gained experience working with adolescents and adults on a variety of issues, including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, and personality concerns. He takes an integrative approach in his work, drawing especially from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Existential-Humanistic perspectives.

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I recognize it isn’t always easy to ask for help. Coming to therapy and confronting your innermost feelings with who is, at first, a complete stranger, is such a powerful expression of trust. It is my priority to honor that trust by co-creating a safe space in which you can authentically explore yourself and how you relate to others and the greater world. I believe that, at some level, we are all free to live meaningful lives, and it is my job to help you understand what that looks like, and to work through whatever might be standing in your way. To me, good therapy is founded on values of curiosity, respect, openness, and the relationship between us.