If you're anything like me, you've spent a lot of your lifetime trying to hold it all together—being the provider, the parent, the "strong one"—even when it's quietly tearing you up inside. You’ve struggled to juggle family, work, aging, and the expectations of who you were told you're supposed to be. Even if the last few years have brought you some of the trappings of success and financial security, many of the same insecurities and frustrations that stalked you through your younger days continue to persist. You may feel stuck and disconnected, like no matter how hard you try, you're always falling short.

For men like us, getting older can bring up a quiet sense of panic:

Is this it?

Have I done enough?

Why do I still feel so unhappy?

We're told we should have it all figured out by now, yet many of us still silently struggle with connection, with purpose, with ourselves.

Some days, you're just…tired. You're snapping at the people you love, zoning out on your phone when you're supposed to be present, and wondering why everything feels so heavy. You've convinced yourself that this is just what modern life is like for a man your age—anxious, numb, and burned out. But something in you still pushes back, telling you that it’s not supposed to be this way. That somewhere or somehow there's more… there must be.

I know that feeling. My own healing journey started when overwhelming stress and depression landed me in a therapist’s office for the first time. I was a new father straining under the self-imposed pressure to become "the greatest dad ever." It wasn't healthy or realistic, nd the more pressure I put on myself, the angrier I got at my family and at myself.

Eventually, I hit a wall.

With the help of a therapist, I was able to sort through my complicated feelings about fatherhood, masculine expectations, and what it really means to be present for the people I love. As I moved through my own healing process, I started to realize that I didn't just want to get unstuck—I wanted to help other men do the same.

I have a special passion for working with men navigating depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also work with men who are trying to make sense of their complicated relationships with faith or overcome religious trauma. Growing up Southern in a "slightly broken, somewhat religious" home, I know firsthand how tangled that journey can be. If you're wading through the pain, pressure, or confusion of religious baggage, I'd be honored to walk with you as you untangle it in a safe, respectful space.

My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion and honesty. You'll always get the respectful truth from me as we collaborate to find what works best for you. I often draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which may be able to further help you notice and gently start to shift the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck. I bring warmth, structure, and a healthy dose of humor—because sometimes laughter can be part of the healing, too.

If you're ready to challenge some parts of the story you've been handed about what it means to be a man—and start writing something new and true to you—I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Reach out today to get started.