Reflections
These posts don’t come from a textbook. They come from real life — and usually from the places you’d least expect to find a therapy lesson.
You’re welcome to browse, linger, or move on — whatever feels right. Some posts may resonate more than others. There’s no need to read them in order or take anything as instruction. Consider this space an invitation to reflect, if and when it feels useful.
If these reflections resonate and you’re curious about working together, learn more about how I can help.
Stories & Reflections
Short, story-driven posts connecting everyday moments to what happens in the therapy room.
A Goldfish Named Aristotle
About 20 years before I ever considered becoming a therapist, I was intrigued by philosophy. I never studied it —
Record Player
There’s a song I keep coming back to—”Record Player” by AJR & Daisy the Great. It’s not the melody or
Japanese Dining
My first duty station in the Marine Corps, after all the initial training, was in Okinawa, Japan. I remember one
Audrey II
One of my favorite movies is the 1986 musical film “Little Shop of Horrors”. I couldn’t honestly tell you why
Deep Dives
Longer reads exploring clinical ideas and what actually drives change — written for anyone curious enough to go there.
The Blind Spot I Didn’t Expect: A Veteran Therapist’s Reflection
I was sitting in a large room with about two dozen other therapists. In front of us was a projector
What a Rip Current Taught Me About Being Overwhelmed
When you’re caught in something overwhelming—anxiety that won’t let up, depression that makes everything feel impossible, stress that’s got you
What Playing the Lottery Taught Me About Never Feeling Enough
The Powerball jackpot was hovering around $500 million. The old NY Lotto slogan echoed in my head: “Hey, you never
Can Couples Therapy Help If Only One Partner Wants It?
“You’re both wrong.” This is how I usually start my couples work after hearing from both partners. It’s a pretty
If something here resonated and you’re curious about working together, I’d be glad to hear from you.