The one thing we all have in common is that life can get incredibly complicated, but what makes each of us different is how we approach it and find resolution.  We may have hard-pressed goals, face overwhelming challenges, or just feel lost and don’t know why.  It can be difficult to find solutions and move forward on our own.  Therefore, getting professional and personalized help can bring about clarity, create insights, and figure out the right steps for our personal growth.  

This can be an especially unique process for men in our LGBTQ+ community.  As men who are attracted to men/have sex with men/love men, we are keenly aware of our “differentness” from a very young age, even if we don’t understand why. Growing up and maneuvering through that differentness impacts us in ways that larger society does not experience. It uniquely affects our mental health and habits, and deserves its own approach to wellness.

I created First Brick because I saw a need for guys who wanted more than standard life coaching, but didn’t quite need traditional therapy.  If you are unsure of the difference between coaching and therapy, click here to find out more in the FAQ section. It’s more than just uncovering limiting beliefs in order to achieve goals, but about troubleshooting what’s not working and finding resolutions.

While I am not a therapist, I utilize an integrative approach by combining tools, techniques, and modalities from therapy, life coaching, and wellness in order to create a unique form of Non-Clinical Counseling.  This distinct approach honors the fact that even a single issue, challenge, or goal can have many layers, and therefore may benefit from modalities on both sides of the aisle.