My Practice

In the words of Zen master Ryokan, 'In this lifetime, sooner or later, we realize there is neither better nor worse, so it’s better if we embrace life's natural flow and find meaning in its simplicity.’

I'm dedicated to helping others find their way on their terms. I am a spiritual councelor and mentor. I draw my primary inspiration from existential-humanist and Zen Buddhist philosophies. I am lay-ordained Zaike Tokudo 在家得道 or Upāsaka in the Myōshinji lineage of Rinzai Zen Buddhism started by Kyōzan Jōshū Sasaki (杏山承周佐々木), a Japanese Zen master who came to the United States in 1962. My teacher is Chigan-kutsu Kyō-On Dokurō Rōshi, the abbot and lineage holder of Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji monastery in upstate NY.

If you yearn for a simpler, more meaningful, more authentic life—let’s work together and find out what that means for you. I focus on existential meaning-making. My practice specializes in counseling, especially for men, their partners, and their families. I understand the unique challenges facing men today, from redefining masculinity to addressing mental health stigmas. I am particularly interested in helping fathers and sons in challenging circumstances and supporting men through life transitions in career, marriage, and aging. That being said, I encourage anyone interested to connect. I see all kinds of people.

Whether you're getting ready for a school or career change, getting married, trying to change your relationship with substance, embarking on a spiritual journey, or just seeking support and counsel, I'm here to support you. My practice is free from cookie-cutter solutions, new-age jargon, politically correct mumbo-jumbo, unhelpful diagnoses, and orthodoxy. Our work will prioritize personal autonomy, freedom, and choice.