About

Life forever changes, and the only option we have is to change with it! My practice is centered on client’s gaining new perspectives that drive personal change!

With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families! I believe that the client is the author of their story, which inherently gives them the power to recreate the narrative at any time. I work with clients to acknowledge patterns and perspectives, both conscious and unconscious, that play a role in keeping them engaged in cycles of negativity.

As a person of color, I understand how hard it can be to engage with the therapy process when you don’t feel culturally understood or represented.

As an African American male, I provide culturally competent therapy by engaging your story and understanding that the world associates different meanings to similar instances based on race, ethnicity, and culture. Through this work, it is my goal to instill trust in the mental health profession for people of color that may have had or heard of negative instances previously.

I believe that every client is unique, has a different experience, needs to be heard, and should not be satisfied with cookie cutter solutions. There are many ways of addressing your difficulties and making life better. Let me be a partner in finding what works for you on your journey towards a New Normal!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

10 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 3970 Verify MN

Practice Locations

8421 Wayzata Blvd Ste 250

Golden Valley, MN 55426-1382

Phone Number: (952) 835-6540

Fax Number: (651) 925-0089

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