About David

 The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem.

– Michael White and David Epston - founders of Narrative Therapy

Something shifted years ago while attending therapy with my now co-parent, as the therapist doled out advice I wondered whether she was grasping my unique experience or aiming to fit me into a box.  In that moment I felt drawn to pursue my authentic calling as a relationship and family therapist who does not use a one-size fits all approach.  Today, I find deep meaning in holding space with clients and their loved ones as we co-explore life’s challenges that visit them. I am constantly reminded of the awe and wonder I find as I facilitate new connecting conversations.

Growing up in the midwest, I witnessed my mother lose her battle to mental illness and her lonely journey had a profound impact on my soul.  As a marriage and family therapist, I do not adopt the conventional approach of labeling fellow humans with fancy diagnoses or handing out books or potions to ‘fix’ what visits them.  Instead, I believe that change happens when we’re given space to authentically be ourselves, feel heard in all of our suffering, and gently disconnect the ‘problem’ from ourselves.  Our work together includes this co-authoring of the stories you’ve been told, told others, and told yourself with an ear towards gently expanding the “shoulds” that limit you to  amplify the dreams and virtues that resonate with your heart. 

When I’m not holding space with clients you might find me playing pickleball, on a bike ride, watching my kiddos play, or having tea with a loved one.  I also enjoy music, art, and feeling the warm Boulder sun beam down on my face as I watch life’s mystery gently unfurl before me.

Working with me is likely different than working with most other therapists.  First, I treat each session like our first and last as I strive to amplify your autonomy to choose when and how much counseling to receive.  While I am an expert therapist, with the tools necessary to support your full range of emotions and experiences, my position is to co-explore with you and encourage you to lean on your lived experiences and unique cultural wisdom to untangle the struggles that visit you.  I respectfully ask questions that thicken your stories, co-develop metaphors to root you in your experiences, and listen intently to your humanity as you lean into new understandings and possibilities.

Feel free to schedule a free 30-minute consultation today and we can see how I might best support you and your loved ones.

Education

• BS in civil engineering from Michigan State University

• MBA from the University of Michigan

• MA in marriage and family therapy from Regis University