My approach is characterized by a profound respect for my clients and their experience, an emphasis on the therapeutic partnership between my clients and myself, a focus on the here and now, and an emphasis on outcomes.

My work is based on an approach that integrates Existential, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Rogerian, and Somatic (body oriented) approaches.

My first career in the technology and business world included a number of years as an organizational consultant, focused on leadership, teamwork and change. In that role, I received training in these disciplines from the National Training Laboratories (now known as the NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science) and other sources.

I developed my psychotherapy knowledge and skills primarily through my training over a period of 16 years (and still ongoing) at the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute.

I feel very privileged to be able to work with individual clients, supporting them as they work through difficult issues, experience important insights, and find ways to live a life that is truly theirs.

I have a special interest in relational work including working with intimate partners, couples (couples and marriage counseling, including gay and lesbian relationships), and other important relationships (parent-adult child, relationship between adult siblings, etc). My wife and I have been married for 41 years, and I am a father and grandfather.

In my first career, I spent over 20 years in a variety of roles in technology and corporate environments. I have a special interest in working with team members, emerging leaders, seasoned leaders and executives to more effectively address challenges and opportunities in work environments. As a therapist, I am comfortable addressing more personal issues related to work life than might be addressed in typical executive coaching.