Hi, I’m David and I believe therapy should be a conversation.
About Me
As therapists, we're often taught to maintain professional boundaries, which usually means not sharing too much about ourselves with clients. However, I believe in building authentic, open relationships, so I’m happy to share what I can and encourage you to ask questions as we get to know each other. The only things I tend to hold back are the details that might interfere with the client-therapist dynamic. With that in mind, here’s a bit about me:
First and foremost, I’m a dad. I have two kids who are my greatest source of pride, and parenthood has deeply shaped my perspective on the world. I see everyone as "someone’s kid," and that has made me even more committed to advocating for kindness, equity, and justice for all. I believe Black Lives Matter, I’m a strong ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, and I’m passionate about ensuring that everyone has the right to be their authentic self—especially when it comes to love and bodily autonomy.
I want everyone I meet, not just my clients, to feel seen and valued. Of course, that energy might not extend to those who embrace hate, but I try to share love and empathy with everyone else.
If you’ve found me through social media, you’ve probably noticed that I’m a big nerd. Star Wars was my gateway fandom (yes, I built my own lightsaber), and that first love has expanded to include comics, GI Joe, Disney, professional wrestling, and the MCU, to name a few. I’m also a sneakerhead with a collection that could outfit a whole team (though I’ll never specify what sport). I love traveling, collecting tattoos, eating like a trash panda on vacation, used to be a competitive powerlifter, and still lift almost daily. Lastly, I’m a self-proclaimed “Christmatologist,” and my main goal for retirement is to become a professional Santa.
Does that sound like someone you’d be comfortable with? Click below to schedule a free consultation and let’s start our conversation.
What Can You Expect?
Starting therapy or even finding a new therapist can be a stressful task. The idea of baring your soul with a stranger is uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be. I like therapy to feel more like a conversation than anything else. This approach helps us build more of a relationship and a rapport rather than feeling like an interview. Each of us has different comfort levels and needs and I try to meet clients where they are.
The beauty of working through telehealth is that I can do exactly that. I love doing telehealth because it means people can be in a comfortable and familiar place for them, versus having to come to an office which adds commute time, wait time, and all the stresses associated with Atlanta traffic (plus being able to work with folks beyond the metro Atlanta area). For most clients, they have a specific issue or situation that has brought them to therapy, and through addressing that, we can slowly start to piece together smaller goals that work together in service of the real life-changing work.
We’ll work together to break things down to make them less scary and normalize the experiences each of us faces. More often than not, those experiences are relatively common and simply part of the human experience. Over time, each client and I build our relationship, and find a rhythm that works best for us to progress together.
To me, being person-centered means that each client deserves a tailored approach that will work best for them.
Most importantly, I do not assume I am the right fit for everyone, but if it does feel like we have a good connection, or as the kids say the “vibes are right” then I look forward to us chatting and getting started in our journey together.