I am a devoted mental health professional who has traveled the world. I was raised in a military family and then joined the Army as a Paratrooper Medic. I traveled to 16 countries and every state but 3 during my time with the United States Army. I lived in Europe for 9 years. My background and experience in the military have prepared me to work with a diverse population of individuals.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland. I earned a Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Thomas University.
Under the name James Dallas, I authored the book “The Art of Parenting Children with ADHD: Actionable Strategies and Supports So You Can Feel Less Drained and Stop the Self-Blame While Improving Your Child’s Self-Esteem and Academic Performance”. Writing a book has always been a lifelong goal.
I enjoy working with teenagers and adults as well as couples. I work with individuals diagnosed with Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, and Schizophrenia, as well as other mental health disorders, including ADHD and Autism.
I am a cognitive therapist who utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with additional therapeutic approaches.
Finding the right therapist is about both expertise and fit. Below are the concerns this therapist commonly supports, the therapy approaches they may use, and the client communities and life stages they have experience working with.
Therapy is tailored to your goals, needs, and pace. Depending on what you are working through, this therapist may draw from approaches such as:
This therapist supports clients navigating emotional, relational, and life challenges such as:
This therapist welcomes clients from a range of backgrounds, identities, and life stages, including:
