Who do you typically work with?

I work with men across early and middle adulthood — roughly from the mid-20s through the mid-40s and beyond — who are generally high-functioning but navigating something that's hard to work through on their own. They tend to be professionally established, used to managing complexity, and approaching therapy with a mix of intention and healthy skepticism. Common backgrounds include law, medicine, finance, consulting, tech, and academia. What these men have in common isn't a profession — it's that they're used to solving problems, and have hit something that doesn't yield to the usual approaches.

Does therapy make sense if I'm not in acute distress?

Yes — and in many ways, that's the best time to start. Most of the men I work with aren't in crisis. They're carrying the cumulative weight of a demanding life and want a dedicated space to think more clearly, get ahead of something that's been building, or simply invest in themselves in a way their day-to-day doesn't allow. Therapy is as useful for self-development and prevention as it is for acute support.

How do I know if your practice is the right fit?

I hold dual graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (MSW and MAPP), bring 15+ years of clinical experience, and have a background spanning finance and health technology before private practice. My work has been featured in the New York Times, Vox, HuffPost, and Oprah Daily, and I've been named a Philly Favorites winner in mental health two years running. I offer a full 30-minute video consultation — not a brief phone screen — which is enough time to share what's going on, get a sense of how I work, and make an informed decision about fit.

What's the deal with insurance and payment?

Philadelphia Talk Therapy is an out-of-network practice. If you have a PPO plan, the quickest move is to call the member services number on the back of your insurance card and ask about your out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits. Many clients receive meaningful reimbursement. A monthly superbill is provided for direct submission to your insurer. The billing side is straightforward once you're a client, and this can also be discussed during the consultation.

How do I get started?

Reach out by phone, email, or through the contact form on this site. From there, we'll schedule a free 30-minute video consultation at a time that works for you. The consult is conversational — you'll have a chance to share what's going on, ask questions, and get a feel for how I work. If it seems like a good fit, we'll schedule your first full session from there.

Therapy for Men in Philadelphia

A lot of the men I work with are doing well on paper. They’re established in their careers, managing relationships and family responsibilities, and generally accustomed to handling problems on their own. But at some point, the usual strategies stop working as well. Stress builds, motivation drops, relationships feel harder, or there’s a growing sense that something is off even when life still looks successful from the outside.

Sometimes there’s a clear reason for starting therapy — anxiety, depression, burnout, a relationship problem, career uncertainty, or a major life transition. Other times, it’s harder to name: a shorter fuse, less enjoyment, difficulty shutting work off, or the feeling that you’re going through the motions. Therapy offers a practical place to understand what’s happening, identify the patterns contributing to it, and figure out what needs to change.

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What Brings Men to Therapy

Men come to therapy for all kinds of reasons, but a few themes show up often in my practice:

Work and career pressure. Feeling burned out, stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about what comes next — especially when work has been a major source of identity or self-worth.
Anxiety and stress. Constant mental overactivity, difficulty relaxing, irritability, sleep problems, or the sense that you’re always bracing for the next problem.
Depression and disconnection. Less energy, less enjoyment, withdrawing from people, or feeling flat and disengaged even while continuing to meet your responsibilities.
Relationships. Recurring conflict, difficulty communicating, uncertainty about a relationship, or wanting to understand the patterns you keep bringing into close relationships.
Fatherhood and family life. Adjusting to becoming a parent, balancing work and family, navigating changing roles with a partner, or trying to parent differently from how you were raised.
Life transitions. Marriage, divorce, a new job, a move, becoming a parent, aging, or simply reaching a stage of life that prompts bigger questions about what you want.
Anger and irritability. Feeling more reactive than you’d like, losing patience quickly, or recognizing that frustration may be covering stress, hurt, anxiety, or something else.
Avoidance and feeling stuck. Procrastinating, shutting down, overworking, drinking more, scrolling, gaming, or relying on other ways of checking out rather than dealing with what’s underneath.

You don’t need to know exactly what the problem is before starting therapy. Part of the work is figuring that out together.

Man struggling with emotional stress and societal pressures considering men's therapy in Philadelphia.

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How Therapy for Men Can Help

Therapy isn't about changing who you are. It's about developing a clearer understanding of yourself — your patterns, your blind spots, your values — and building more effective ways of navigating whatever's in front of you.

A lot of men I work with are self-aware and psychologically minded. The issue isn't that they lack insight — it's that insight alone doesn't always translate into change. Therapy provides the structure, the relationship, and the tools to actually move things.

In our work together, I can help you:

Manage Stress & Anxiety More Effectively — You'll develop practical tools for managing pressure, along with insight into why certain situations affect you the way they do. The goal isn't to eliminate stress; it's to stop letting it drive. → Related: What High-Functioning Anxiety Actually Looks Like
Develop Emotional Access & Clarity — Many men I work with describe themselves as "not sure what they're feeling" — not because they're emotionally avoidant by temperament, but because they've never had much practice with it. Therapy builds that capacity in ways that feel concrete, not abstract. → Related: Therapy for High-Achieving Men: What Actually Works
Break Unhelpful Patterns — Whether it's avoidance, overcontrol, people-pleasing, or emotional shutdown, most of us develop patterns that made sense at some point but have outlived their usefulness. Therapy makes those patterns visible — and changes them.
Navigate Relationships More Skillfully — With a partner, family members, or at work, we can focus on specific dynamics you want to improve and build concrete approaches for doing so.
Work Through Major Transitions with Clarity — Rather than just surviving change, therapy helps you approach transitions with intention — understanding what you're losing, what you're gaining, and what kind of person you want to be on the other side.
Build Confidence & Self-Awareness — For men managing significant external responsibility, the internal landscape often gets neglected. A clearer sense of your values, your needs, and your actual priorities is its own form of resilience.

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How I Work

There isn't one type of therapy that works best for every man. My approach to therapy is active, collaborative, and tailored to the person in front of me. I don’t work from a single method or assume that everyone needs the same kind of therapy.

Some sessions are more practical and structured: identifying patterns, solving problems, building coping strategies, or figuring out what to do next. Others are more exploratory, focused on understanding where certain reactions, expectations, or relationship patterns come from and why they keep repeating.

Depending on what we’re working on, I draw from approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), positive psychology, mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and psychodynamic and relational work.

The goal is not just to understand yourself better. It’s to use that understanding in ways that make your life, relationships, and decisions work better.

Why work with me

· 15+ years of clinical experience
· Dual graduate degrees from Penn — MSW + MAPP
· Boutique care tailored to each client
· In-person in Center City + virtual in six states

Who I Typically Work With

I typically work with men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are doing well in important areas of their lives. They may have demanding careers, relationships, families, financial responsibilities, or leadership roles, and they’re generally accustomed to being capable and self-reliant.

I work with men across a range of professions, including business, finance, law, medicine, technology, academia, entrepreneurship, and other high-pressure fields. Some are new to therapy and a little skeptical of it. Others have been in therapy before but want something more active, focused, or practical.

You don’t have to identify as especially “successful” or have a high-pressure career to be a good fit. What matters more is that you’re interested in understanding what isn’t working, willing to look at your own patterns, and ready to make meaningful changes.

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What to Expect

Most clients begin with a free 30-minute video consultation. It’s a chance to talk through what’s bringing you in, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure or commitment to continue.

If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule an initial 60-minute session. From there, sessions are typically 50 minutes and take place weekly or every other week, depending on what you’re working on and what makes sense clinically.

Therapy is available in person at my Center City Philadelphia office near Rittenhouse Square or by secure video for clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Washington State.

Early sessions usually focus on understanding what’s going on, what you want to change, and the patterns or circumstances contributing to it. We’ll develop a clearer sense of where to focus and adjust the work over time as your needs and goals evolve.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There isn’t one type of therapy that works best for every man. I use an integrative approach that may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), positive psychology, mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and psychodynamic or relational work. The approach depends on what you’re dealing with, how you tend to think and respond, and what seems most useful.
- Lawyers and legal professionals
- Physicians, nurses, and healthcare workers
- Finance and banking professionals
- Consultants and entrepreneurs
- Engineers, programmers, and people in tech
- Health technology professionals
- Academics and educators
- Graduate and professional students
What these men have in common isn't a profession — it's that they're used to solving problems, and have hit something that doesn't yield to the usual approaches. If that resonates, we're probably worth a conversation.
No. The quality of the therapeutic relationship, trust, and fit usually matter more than the therapist’s gender. That said, some men feel more comfortable talking with another man about relationships, fatherhood, career pressure, sex, anger, identity, or other personal issues. The initial consultation is a good way to see whether working together feels comfortable and productive.
Absolutely. Many of the men I work with are functioning well in their careers, relationships, and daily lives but want help with stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship patterns, career questions, or a general sense that something isn’t working as well as it could. You don’t need to wait until things become unmanageable to benefit from therapy.
Beyond credentials, I offer a full 30-minute video consultation — not a brief phone screen. That's enough time to have a real conversation: to share what's going on, get a sense of how I work, and make an informed decision about fit. There's no pressure and no commitment involved.
I’m an out-of-network therapist and don’t bill insurance companies directly. Many clients have out-of-network benefits that reimburse a portion of the cost of therapy, and I provide monthly superbills that you can submit to your insurance company. Coverage varies by plan, so it’s worth checking your specific benefits before getting started.
For a full breakdown, visit the Out-of-Network Explainer page.
The first step is a free 30-minute video consultation. We’ll talk briefly about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re looking for, and whether my approach seems like a good fit. If we decide to work together, we’ll schedule an initial 60-minute session and go from there.
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Taking the Next Step

As men, we often feel like we have to carry the weight of the world on our own, but that doesn’t mean we have to do it in silence. Therapy provides a supportive, judgment-free space to work through challenges and build a stronger, healthier future. I offer men’s therapy in Philadelphia at my Center City office (near Rittenhouse Square) and virtual therapy for clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Washington State. This flexibility ensures you can receive expert care wherever you feel most comfortable.

If you’re ready to make a change, I’d be glad to talk about whether working together feels like a good fit.