Who I Work With
The work I offer is not designed to meet every need or preference. Psychotherapy is most effective when there is alignment between the individual and the approach. This page is intended to help you determine whether this work may be a good fit for you.
Individuals Seeking Depth
I work with individuals who are interested in engaging psychotherapy as a process of depth and inquiry rather than symptom reduction alone. Many people who are drawn to this work are looking for more than coping strategies — they want to understand themselves more fully and live with greater clarity and intention.
This often includes individuals who feel that surface-level or highly structured therapy has not addressed the deeper questions they are carrying.
Those Navigating Identity and Meaning
This work often resonates with people who are exploring questions of identity, meaning, and direction. You may be in the midst of a life transition, questioning long-held assumptions, or feeling uncertain about how to live in a way that feels authentic.
Psychotherapy becomes a place to examine these questions thoughtfully, without pressure to arrive at quick conclusions or adopt prescribed answers.
People Ready for Honest Self-Inquiry
A willingness to look honestly at one’s own experience is essential to this work. Therapy here is not about blame or self-criticism, but it does require openness, curiosity, and responsibility.
Clients who benefit most are those who are willing to reflect on patterns of thought, behavior, and relationship — including the ways they may participate in their own difficulties — with patience and sincerity.
When This Work May Not Be the Right Fit
This approach may not be the best fit if you are seeking highly directive treatment, step-by-step techniques, or immediate symptom relief without deeper exploration. It may also not be ideal for those who prefer a strictly manualized or solution-focused model of therapy.
Clarity about fit is important, and recognizing when an approach does not align with your needs is a meaningful part of the therapeutic process.
A Note on Readiness
Readiness for psychotherapy is less about having everything figured out and more about a willingness to engage honestly with uncertainty. You do not need to know exactly what you are looking for, but some openness to reflection and change is essential.
If you are considering psychotherapy and are drawn to an approach grounded in presence, authenticity, and thoughtful inquiry, this work may be worth exploring further.
Who Resonates With This Approach
This integration often resonates with individuals who are seeking depth, honesty, and personal responsibility in therapy. It may be particularly meaningful for those interested in the intersection of psychotherapy and Zen Buddhism, or for people who feel limited by more formulaic or trend-driven approaches to mental health.
A Grounded, Non-Ideological Practice
Zen Buddhism, as it is brought into psychotherapy here, is not about spirituality as identity or belief. It is about how one lives, responds, and engages with reality — especially during moments of difficulty or uncertainty.
This grounded approach supports individuals in developing clarity, steadiness, and self-trust over time.