My approach is grounded in Applied Psychology—the practical use of psychological knowledge and methods to solve real-world problems and improve people’s lives. I integrate several evidence-based modalities, including Solution-Focused Therapy (where are we headed), Narrative Therapy (what’s your story and what does the next chapter look like?), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (beliefs, thoughts, mindsets, and behaviors keeping you stuck), Adlerian Psychology (looking at lifestyle, meaning, and how you move toward significance and connection), and Neuroscience-informed Techniques (how can we use your brain to your advantage, building new bridges). 

To Therapist or ChatGPT? One Challenges You, One Agrees With You

The goal of therapy is to help you gain insight, learn tools to rewire your brain, and ultimately change your thoughts — change your life. 

Starting with therapy gives you an individualized foundation — because not every approach works for every person. You’re human, not a robot. 

Once you understand you — your patterns, tendencies, and what actually helps — you’ll be able to ask ChatGPT (and other AI tools) better, more personalized questions. Think of it as investing in the human side first so you can make the most of all the amazing tech that’s coming our way. 

And a heads up: ChatGPT is programmed to agree with you. I’m not. I’ll challenge you, be blunt when needed, and help you grow in ways an algorithm can’t. 

Take away message:

Therapist or ChatGPT? One Calls You Out, One Calls You “Valid” 

The InterWEB

Podcasts, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok...

There are so many voices online — therapists, coaches, influencers, random people with opinions — and honestly, I’ve learned amazing things from both registered and unregistered humans. 

Learning from other people’s life experiences can be really helpful — it might even feel deeply relatable. 

But remember, their strategies come from their stage in the journey, not yours. 

Sometimes that kind of advice leaves you spinning — stuck in the same spot, weaving a bigger and bigger web of “self-improvement” content. You keep hoping to catch a fly — a breakthrough, a result — but instead, you just end up more tangled. 

It’s not that the advice is bad; it’s just bad for you right now. 

It’s like trying to install great software on the wrong operating system — the program’s fine, but your system isn’t set up for it yet. 

That’s where therapy comes in. It helps you debug your system, update your wiring, and figure out what actually works for you. 

And your brain really is like a computer. The thoughts and content you feed it literally shape how it runs — your focus, your habits, your mood. 

So be intentional about what you consume. 

Therapy helps you figure out your operating system first — what actually works for you. Then you can take in all the online tools, AI, and advice with a filter that fits your wiring. 

Takeaway Message: 

Time and energy are the most valuable resources you’ll ever have. 

From a logical standpoint, learning what to look for online just makes sense — because the internet has everything and nothing at the same time. 

Therapy helps you narrow the search. It gives you the clarity and direction so your time and energy actually move you somewhere.