About Me

I am a Black queer cisgender man, a US Army veteran, artist and a New York State licensed clinical social worker (license #087926-1). The guiding principles of my work are abolitionist, sex-positive, client-centered, collaborative, dynamic, integrative and holistic. I use tools specific to the needs of each unique individual. My practice centers people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.

Psychotherapy to me, is more effective with an attuned, warm connection as the foundation. From there, we can work together to treat and transform trauma and emotional pain which are often the by-product of oppression, neglect, relationship ruptures, abuse and rejection. My passion is to support people to learn that they are indeed enough, and a gift to the world. 

I have an eclectic educational and professional background including 15 years in the arts (dance), a graduate degree in clinical social work, post-graduate training in Gestalt psychotherapy and Attachment-Focused EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am also a certified Yoga Dance teacher.

I hold the clients that I work with in the highest esteem as powerful & complete beings with unique minds, bodies and spirits. Therefore, my work is infused with mindfulness, embodiment, and spirituality. It is truly an honor and privilege to do this work.                                          

I look forward to working with you.

Workshop Goals

Through this Workshop / Group, you will:

• Experience support that promotes well-being, healing and transformation. 

• Learn to use creative expression and somatic movement as personal resources.

• Explore techniques for reducing stress, trauma and burnout.

• Understand how we internalize ‘not enough-ness,’ and develop methods to transform and heal negative core beliefs about ourselves.

There is much to share, discover and heal. We gain incredible resources, support and depth when we work in a community.

Together we can connect to our collective wisdom, talent and power using our hearts, our bodies and our souls. Let’s work to interrupt the s*!t that keeps us from living as our true, actualized selves. 

Topics

Topics will include but are not limited to: 

• Healing racialized trauma & the impact of dehumanizing laws and social norms on black queer men

• Interracial social & romantic relationships

• Family dynamics

• Coming out & feeling pride

• The intersection of race, culture, sexuality, gender and expression

• Reducing shame & the burdens related to: 

• internalized racism & colorism

• internalized homophobia & transphobia

• negative body image