Counseling for the Critically Minded

Moving Beyond the Script of "Coping" toward the Art of Change

Most traditional therapy asks you to "manage" your symptoms or "cope" with your life. My approach is different. I believe that the challenges you are facing—whether it’s the weight of complex trauma, persistent anxiety, or a sense of identity that feels like a performance—are not just problems to be fixed. They are signals that the current "scripts" of your life no longer fit who you are becoming.

Who I Work With

I specialize in working with individuals who often feel "alien" in traditional clinical settings. My practice is a fit for you if:

• You are an intellectual, academic, or creative professional who finds standard talk therapy too superficial or formulaic.
• You are navigating complex trauma or BPD-related symptoms and are looking for a therapist who understands that "acting out" is often a creative expression of unmet needs.
• You feel stuck in a "chameleon-like" existence, adapting to everyone else’s expectations while losing sight of your own default state.
• You want to explore the "why" behind your patterns using a blend of clinical evidence and philosophical depth.

Addiction & Recovery

• Recovery is more than just abstinence; it is an act of self-reclamation. As a dually-licensed clinician (LCMHC & LCAS), I specialize in helping individuals navigate the intersection of mental health and substance use. We focus on the underlying trauma and existential distress that often drive addictive behaviors, working toward a sustainable and creative mode of living.

How We Work Together: The Performance Philosophy Approach

In our sessions, we won’t just sit in a room and talk about the past. We will engage in what I call Performance Philosophy Therapy. Together, we will:

• Analyze the "Choice Settings" of your life: Much like an actor analyzes a stage, we look at the environments and relationships where you feel most—and least—at home.
• Deconstruct Social and Personal Scripts: We identify the inherited narratives that dictate how you "should" feel and act, and we begin the work of rewriting them.
• Practice "Worlding": This is the process of creating a new way of being in the world that honors your history without being imprisoned by it.

Specialized Areas of Focus

• Complex Trauma & Attachment: Moving from "anxious attachment" to a grounded sense of self.
• Identity & Existential Inquiry: Navigating life transitions and the "big questions" of purpose and belonging.
• Anxiety & Neurodivergence: Understanding how your unique psychic apparatus interacts with a stressful world.

Logistics & Next Steps

I offer a collaborative, dialectical environment for deep work.

• Location: In-person sessions in Indian Trail, NC and secure Telehealth for residents across North Carolina.
• Investment: I accept most NC insurance plans. My private pay cost is $125
• Start the Conversation: Therapy is a performance of trust. I offer a brief initial consultation to see if our ways of thinking and working are a good match.