Specialized Care
Specialized Practice: Gay and Bisexual Men
Specialties
Gay Adoption, Family Planning, Career and Professional Development
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Coming Out Issues
Exploring Sexuality
Alcohol and Substance Use
Relationship Challenges
Chronic Mental Illness Support
HIV-Related Concerns
Identity Development
Intimacy and Sexual Health
Gay Adoption and Parenting
Leadership and Career Coaching
Goal Setting and Visioning
Gay Adoption and Family Planning
Gay Parenting
My practice is highly specialized on the needs of Gay and Bisexual men. At this point in my career, I have chosen to only serve Our Community. I am passionate about supporting members of Our community and supporting men with challenges that they are facing/opportunities they are contemplating, or questions they are asking. Supporting the next generation of Gay Men in all that is possible for them is a foundation of my work.
Role models for those in the Gay Community can be non-existent. As the former CEO/Leader of many large organizations and as a gay adoptive father, I will also walk with you as you explore these topics or any other areas that you are visioning for yourself. As we explore Your path forward together, I will share with you what I have learned along the way, challenges encountered, and strategies utilized to move forward in many areas.
Clinical Philosophy & Approach
I provide specialized psychotherapy for gay men, bisexual men, and those questioning their sexuality. My practice is dedicated to the unique mental health needs and challenges facing our community. Clinical psychotherapy with me is a side-by-side journey where we seek to understand the circumstances that bring you to therapy, acknowledge the context of your history, and most importantly, look toward the future to pave a path to the life you envision for yourself.
I have built this practice on over 30 years of leadership and clinical experience. I bring that knowledge and compassion to each patient I serve. I also collaborate with a network of trusted psychiatrists and general practitioners should you require integrated medical care. This is a holistic journey toward physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
When appropriate, I integrate professional mentoring and coaching, recognizing that many of us have lacked gay role models in our careers. Having navigated professional environments as a gay-identified adoptive father since the early 1990s, I bring that wealth of lived experience and history to our work together.
I am a gay-identified Licensed Psychologist serving clients throughout California. I have embraced telehealth because it makes quality care accessible to those who might not live near a specialized therapist or have the time to commute. To deepen our therapeutic connection, I strive to travel the state once or twice a year to meet my patients in person, securing local office space for face-to-face sessions. While not always possible, I make every effort to facilitate these personal connections within our professional relationship.
Insurance and Payment Policies
I believe that gay men should be able to use their medical insurance for mental health care whenever possible. I have dedicated significant time to credentialing with over 10 different insurers to make this accessible. I also offer a private pay option with a sliding fee scale when appropriate, ensuring that financial logistics do not become a barrier to receiving the support you deserve.
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ, Independence Blue Cross of Penn, Optum, United and others-the list is fluid.
Reflections, Thoughts, Insights
Sharing a lifetime of perspectives as a gay man, husband, adoptive father, son, professional, and community leader.
