You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from counseling. Sometimes you’re facing a particular challenge. Other times, you simply recognize that something in your life, relationships, or emotional well-being isn’t where you’d like it to be. Counseling provides an opportunity to talk through those concerns, gain some perspective, and consider what might need to change.

Our first meeting is an opportunity to get acquainted. I’ll ask some questions about what brings you to counseling, your background, and what you’re hoping to accomplish. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, too. There’s no expectation that you tell me your entire life story in the first hour.

It depends on what brings you in and what you’re hoping to accomplish. Some people come for a relatively short time to work through a specific concern. Others find it helpful to spend more time addressing longstanding issues. We’ll talk regularly about how things are going and whether counseling is helping.

That’s a fair question—and an important one. A good working relationship matters in counseling. I want you to feel comfortable asking questions and deciding whether my experience and approach are a good match for what you’re looking for. If we’re not the right fit, I’ll be glad to discuss other options with you.

My practice focuses on helping adults navigate a variety of personal and relationship challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, attachment wounds, and difficult life transitions. I also have specialized training and experience working with men struggling with pornography use, compulsive sexual behavior, and other concerns that can leave them feeling isolated or disconnected.

I work with individuals and couples, particularly when relationships have been affected by broken trust, infidelity, or emotional distance.

Not at all. While men’s issues and recovery are important areas of my practice, I also enjoy working with women and couples.

Interestingly, some of the women I work with find value in hearing the perspective of a male therapist, particularly when they’re trying to better understand or relate to a husband or partner.

Ultimately, my goal isn’t to work with one particular type of person. It’s to work with people whose concerns align with my training and experience and who are ready to take meaningful steps toward change.

CSAT stands for Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. It’s a specialized professional certification reflecting additional training in assessing and treating compulsive sexual behaviors, including problematic pornography use.

For someone struggling with these concerns—or for a spouse or partner affected by them—working with a therapist who understands the complexities of sexual addiction and betrayal can make a meaningful difference.

Yes. In addition to individual counseling, I work with couples navigating communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, infidelity, and the challenges of rebuilding trust.

My approach draws on attachment-based counseling, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Restoration Therapy. I help couples better understand the patterns that keep them stuck and develop healthier ways of relating to one another.

Yes! In addition to meeting with clients in person at my Bryant, Arkansas, office, I offer secure telehealth appointments for those who prefer the convenience of meeting online.

I’m currently licensed in Arkansas and Texas, and I’m working toward expanding my availability through the Counseling Compact.

Online counseling isn’t necessarily the best fit for everyone, but for many people, it’s a convenient and effective alternative to meeting in person.

Please keep in mind that you must be physically located in a state where I’m authorized to practice at the time of your appointment.

I currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield for eligible counseling services in Arkansas, depending on your specific plan and benefits.

I also work with clients who prefer to pay privately rather than use insurance. Some people appreciate the additional privacy and flexibility that can come with private-pay counseling.

If you have questions about insurance or payment arrangements, I’m happy to discuss those with you before scheduling.

Confidentiality is an essential part of the counseling relationship. I understand that discussing deeply personal matters requires trust, and I take my responsibility to protect your privacy seriously.

There are certain circumstances in which disclosure may be required or permitted by law, including situations involving safety concerns and mandatory reporting requirements. We’ll review these exceptions, along with my privacy practices, as part of the informed-consent process.

You’re also welcome to ask questions about confidentiality at any point during our work together.

Yes. I use HIPAA-compliant AI tools designed for mental health professionals to assist with administrative tasks, treatment planning, clinical research, and developing client resources.

I never enter protected health information into general-purpose AI platforms like ChatGPT or Gemini. AI supports my work but never replaces my clinical judgment, ethical responsibilities, or the personal relationship essential to effective counseling.

I believe in transparency and welcome questions about how AI is used in your care. Your privacy and trust matter to me.

The easiest place to start is by completing the Request a Consultation form on my website.

Let me know a little about what you’re looking for, and I’ll follow up to discuss availability, answer any initial questions, and help determine whether we’re likely to be a good fit.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes getting started is simply a matter of having that first conversation.