I’ve studied philosophy for over two decades and taught it for one. I’ve also spent hundreds of hours under the skilled coaching of experts practicing facilitating transformative dialogues.

I see philosophical counseling as a process that supports personal growth through guided dialogues aimed at deepening self-understanding and empowering wiser living.

My approach is rooted in empathetic listening, mindful presence, and Socratic engagement—a type of conversation that aims not at teaching, labeling, or telling you what to do, think, or feel, but instead helps bring into awareness the values, beliefs, perceptions, emotions, and default patterns of reaction that shape your interpretation of yourself and the world. Having noticed and clarified these patterns, continued dialogue can support you in accessing your own inner wisdom for ongoing discernment in all areas of life.

Most of us do not have others who can deeply listen to us–listening to the heart behind our words, and who can hold without labeling or judging the light and the darkness we might hold bottled up inside. I provide this for my clients, in a way that’s oriented toward personal growth and transformation, and informed by the wisdom of the ancient philosophical traditions.

My Ph.D. (2017) and M.A. (2011) in philosophy are from the University of Oklahoma. I was certified as a philosophical counselor by the American Philosophical Practitioner’s Association (APPA) in 2023. I’ve pursued a variety of additional certifications and trainings, including:

• Circling and Dialogos (2022), The Art of Circling Practitioner Training (completed 2024), and Circling Facilitator Training (in progress), with The Circling Institute
• Dialectic into Dialogos Intensive (2023), with Awaken to Meaning
• The Wisdom Project (2023), with Dr. Iris Stammberger
• SFG1 Certified Kettlebell Instructor (since 2021), with StrongFirst: The School of Strength