My work as a therapist is based on a conviction that our choices and relationship patterns are fueled by our need to experience wholeness and heal the brokenness of our past. This concept lies at the core of attachment theory and is a powerful tool for helping us understand why we struggle with others and with our own internal critic. My areas of skill and experience include: helping couples restore love and connection in their partnership; working with men who want to appraise their internal world, progress in their relationships with others, and choose a path more consistent with their values; and helping parents navigate (and even enjoy) the challenges and opportunities they face in raising children. Before beginning my career as a professional counselor, I made a few stops on my journey at UVA (wahoowa!), Covenant Seminary, Peabody College, and Stony Brook, NY. I served as a middle school and high school administrator and was the Executive Coordinator of Nashville Psychotherapy Institute. When not helping individuals and couples live more fully in their personal and professional relationships, I spend time with my wife and three daughters, take care of my chickens, garden and golden retriever (Skye), and read anything Wendell Berry ever wrote.