Meadowbrook CounselingSalt Lake City, Utah

I am trained in trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR, and draw on my knowledge of healthy childhood development to understand how early experiences and family dynamics shape present-day emotions, behaviors, and relationships. My academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, which sharpened my ability to analyze complex relational dynamics with clarity—skills I now bring into the therapy room to support meaningful change. I help clients understand and heal the underlying experiences that drive emotional distress, behavioral challenges, and relationship patterns. Using trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR, I work with children, individuals, couples, and families to process past experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and build healthier ways of relating. I am committed to creating a compassionate, supportive space where clients of all ages feel truly seen and heard. Whether supporting children, parents, or adults who feel stuck in the past, we can gently explore challenges, honor strengths, and work toward healthier relationships and a more balanced, meaningful life.

My work emphasizes compassion, authenticity, and the inherent worth of each individual, while also supporting clients in developing practical tools for emotional regulation, self-understanding, and growth. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, relational challenges, and intrusive or distressing thoughts. I emphasize collaboration and individualized care, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique goals and lived experience. My approach supports clients in better understanding their inner experiences, developing effective coping skills, and moving toward meaningful, values-aligned change. Having navigated significant identity shifts myself, I bring deep respect and sensitivity to clients exploring questions of meaning, belief, and self-concept. In my work, I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. Outside of counseling, I enjoy mountain biking, snowboarding, and exploring Utah’s outdoors with my wife, friends, and dog.

Transitioning into a therapeutic space is a natural extension of my foundational background in education and counseling. My approach is individualized, holistic, and deeply person-centered. I value providing a safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals to explore, heal, and thrive. I am a certified practitioner of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) based on Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory and have trained in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping in Schools, both stress reduction and nervous system regulating techniques. I hold a BA in elementary education from Washington State University and an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming. I enjoy working with all ages and stages of individuals seeking to connect with themselves to build a meaningful, grounded life.