Here to help you along the way.

Connection-first, Evidence-based Therapy at Your Speed

Life can be unclear and unpredictable, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Get personalized, evidence-based approaches designed to meet you where you’re at. Together, we’ll build clarity and resilience, so you’re ready to navigate what comes your way.

Seeking therapy is a sign of strength. There’s nothing to be nervous about.

At Next Wave, you’ll find a judgment-free space where everything happens at your pace, and we’ll work together to identify the practices and approaches that fit you best.

I’m here to help you feel grounded and confident as we work toward your next chapter.

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Therapy is a space for real support, where you can drop the “shoulds,” find your footing, and feel grounded in who you truly are. It can help you:

  • Overcome burnout and exhaustion.

  • Cope with anxiety and stress.

  • Find your footing during major life transitions

  • Figure out your next move when you feel stuck

  • Stop unfairly comparing yourself to others.

  • Navigate relationship challenges

  • Process and release past wounds.

  • Build confidence and self-compassion to live authentically

Who I Work With

I serve men, young adults, teens, and individuals feeling overwhelmed and burnt out from navigating big changes. Whether you're new to therapy or seeking a more relaxed, approachable experience, my goal is to provide a safe, down-to-earth space where you can explore your feelings and discover practical paths forward.

Together, we’ll focus on your goals and needs, helping you integrate new insights and behaviors, develop resilience, and reconnect with what truly matters. If you're feeling anxious, stuck in old patterns, or just need someone to be in this with you, I’m here to support you.

A variety of evidence-based therapy approaches that are tailored to you.

At Next Wave, I incorporate a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches that are tailored to you. My primary focus is creating a genuine connection and ensuring your comfort so that real change can happen at your own pace.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

A gentle, effective approach for processing trauma and relieving distress, EMDR helps you reframe and release painful memories or feelings that may be holding you back. It’s a practical way to reduce emotional suffering and regain a sense of peace, often in a relatively short amount of time.

Psychodynamic
Therapy

By exploring the roots of your present challenges, psychodynamic therapy helps you understand how past experiences shape your current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. This helps create a compassionate perspective of yourself, paving the way for meaningful change and lasting emotional health.

Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy

A gentle, effective approach for processing trauma and relieving distress, EMDR helps you reframe and release painful memories or feelings that may be holding you back. It’s a practical way to reduce emotional suffering and regain a sense of peace, often in a relatively short amount of time.

Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy (ACT)

ACT invites you to embrace your thoughts and feelings with openness and compassion, rather than resistance or avoidance. This approach helps you to take meaningful steps aligned with your core values, fostering acceptance, mindfulness, and authenticity. In doing so, you cultivate resilience and find freedom in choosing actions that reflect your true self.

Internal Family
Systems (IFS)

IFS helps you connect deeply with different parts of yourself, fostering internal harmony and self-love. By understanding and integrating these parts, you can reduce inner conflict, build resilience from within, and nurture a compassionate, whole-hearted relationship with yourself.

You don’t have to face this alone; let’s navigate the waves of life together.

You don’t have to face this alone; let’s navigate
the waves of life together.

  • A No-Pressure Chat

    We’ll start with a friendly conversation to understand what’s going on and how I can support you. There’s no pressure; we're just making sure working together feels like a good fit.

  • We Dive in Together

    If you decide to move forward, we’ll explore your experiences, spot patterns, and develop personalized strategies. There will be no judgment, just curiosity, support, and practical steps to help you feel better and find your flow.

  • Ongoing Support

    Real change happens when you practice self-compassion and turn your focus inward; I’ll cheer you on and adjust as you grow. Together we will create lasting change that will help you through whatever waves life sends you next.