My office isn’t walking distance from Carmichael, but it’s a pretty quick drive down Fair Oaks Blvd/Arden Way. With a little local knowledge, you can hop up to H Street and grab a coffee at Temple Coffee. We might see each other. I see a ton of kids from Jesuit and Rio and their parents. and they don’t mind the drive. I also see downtown workers on their way home. I’m right off the highway, catty corner to McKinley Park. And remote is always an option.
In-person at my office, or across the street
Once you’re here, we have two options. We can meet on the comfy couches in my office. Or we can head across the street for Walk-and-Talk sessions at McKinley Park. The park is a mile around, which is usually a good distance. There are plenty of benches by the rose garden to chat and “smell the roses.” One client loves walking around twice. That’s fine, too.
Who I work with
Individuals, couples, families, and teens, with a real focus on adolescent boys and men — with or without a partner. I also work specifically with teachers through Teacher Therapy. Given the drive, a lot of my Carmichael clients end up doing a mix: an occasional in-person or Walk-and-Talk session, with remote video sessions filling in the gaps.
Why I do this the way I do it
At 17 I survived a near-fatal car accident and came out with PTSD I didn’t recognize at the time. My mom got me into therapy — I hated it, thought it was pointless, and quit. It took another five years and a genuinely rough stretch before I gave it another shot, and that time it worked, mostly because the therapist actually engaged with me instead of sitting there nodding. That shaped how I practice now: I ask real questions, I jump in, and I give real feedback instead of playing it clinically neutral. If you’ve got a teenager who thinks therapy is dumb, I get it — I thought so too. Bring them anyway.
Getting to my office
My office is at 418 B Alhambra Blvd, about 20 minutes from most of Carmichael via Fair Oaks Blvd or Arden Way, with easy access off Business 80. If the drive doesn’t fit your week, remote video sessions are available anywhere in California.
**Ready to talk?** Call or text (916) 919-0218, or reach out here.