Counseling & Psychological Services

My theoretical orientation is eclectic drawing primarily from psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral frameworks. I am also very interested in Buddhist perspectives on self, suffering, and "cure." I believe that it is important to have some flexibility with regard to orientation in order to accommodate the variety of presenting concerns and therapeutic goals that clients present with. I enjoy working with a variety of clients with particular interest in clients from diverse ethnic/racial and class backgrounds. My role as the men's issues specialist here at CAPS reflects my continuing interest in male socialization; specifically, how gender norms influence emotional, social, and physical heath. I am also interested in how these norms create resistance to effective therapeutic work for men. I have also received training in psychodynamic psychotherapy through the American Psychoanalytic Association.