A counselor, and a Richardson local.

My style is relaxed and direct. I take the work seriously, but counseling doesn’t have to feel serious all the time. There is room for difficult conversations, encouragement, humor, and probably the occasional bad analogy. You don’t need the right words or a perfectly organized list of concerns to get started.

Much of my work is with adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and relationship concerns. My approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): we look at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then find practical ways to respond when a pattern isn’t working. I meet with clients in Dallas and Richardson and offer telehealth across Texas. For adolescents, I can help families connect with a colleague.

Learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the American Psychological Association.

Counseling wasn’t always the plan. Experiences with counselors and mentors when I was younger helped point me toward this work. Having people who could listen, challenge me, and occasionally tell me what I probably didn’t want to hear made a lasting impact. Eventually, I realized I wanted to offer that kind of support to others.

Richardson has always felt like home. After growing up right down the road and spending a few years away, I somehow ended up right back where I started. I earned a B.S. in Organizational Development at Texas A&M University, then returned to Dallas to complete my Master’s in Biblical Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary (2013).

Additional training includes Level 1 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I’m also a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator.

Over a decade in private practice has brought plenty of meaningful work and relationships. Founding Magnolia Counseling Group with four friends and business partners has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career, and I serve as a managing partner there. This site is about working with me directly; my colleagues also give me a broad referral network when another kind of support would be a better fit.

My Christian faith shapes how I understand people and the work I do. I also welcome clients from all backgrounds and belief systems. If faith matters to you, there is room for it in our conversations. If you prefer to focus on clinical tools, we can do that too.

Outside the office, I spend most of my time with my wife and son. I love running, getting outside when the Texas weather cooperates, and slowing down at the end of the day. Most of the things I enjoy are pretty simple, and I’m happiest when I have time with my family and nowhere in particular I need to be.