What a time to be alive…am I right? [Sarcasm]

If you’ve been extra stressed in 2025 due to major changes happening in our country, you’re not alone. Now offering counseling to help you stay aware of current events while also not going absolutely crazy (probably). I’m Dave, and I love helping adults with ADHD, anxiety, & depression learn to lead more fulfilling lives. I know first-hand what it’s like to live with these conditions, which means you’ll get down-to-earth & realistic skills to improve your quality of life. I’m also a social justice advocate, so your concerns about current events will not be dismissed or minimized. Let’s talk!

I’ll help you learn about the connection between your thoughts and feelings, & how this can have such a strong impact on your day-to-day happiness. For ADHD, I can also teach you skills that will help you with so many of the common challenges you may be facing as a neurodivergent person living in a neurotypical world.

Given my own experience with ADHD, anxiety, & depression, I truly understand many of the experiences you may be having with these conditions and I know how much of a challenge it can be. But life doesn’t have to feel like a constant struggle. Learn about how you can go from “just surviving” to actually thriving…even in this increasingly stressful world!

—LGBTQ+ Care Qualifications—
I’ve written a lot about LGBTQ+ Care because it’s a topic I’m deeply passionate about.

While I do attend trainings to become a better provider specifically for LGBTQIA+ clients, most of my knowledge and understanding in this area actually comes from many interactions with friends, family, and clients who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I most recently obtained the LGBTQIA+ Training Certificate in 2022. However, I realize that trainings alone do not automatically make someone an “expert” on any topic.

As you know, homophobia, transphobia, and other oppressive prejudices are pervasive in America. Many people have felt emboldened to be even more open and vocal about their prejudiced views since the 2016 election of Donald Trump, and the past year in particular has been filled with a lot of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.

As a cisgender, heterosexual man, I cannot claim to know *firsthand* how unsafe and unseen many people are feeling in our country right now. However, the topic of anti-LGBTQIA+ hate and legislation is very important to me—it hurts my close friends, beloved family, and amazing clients. I actively advocate for diversity and acceptance in my community. I attend local school board meetings to speak against the hateful rhetoric of Moms For Liberty (M4L), who are trying to erase LGBTQIA+ books and inclusive curriculum from schools. I also Admin a Facebook group (Cincinnati Therapists for Social Justice) that was formed in 2020 because some therapists in the main FB group didn’t want to acknowledge the existence of homophobia and racism.

The Progress Pride flag (with the word “ALLY” on it) can be found in noticeable spots on my website, social media profiles, emails, and in my therapy backdrop. It serves as a welcome to people in LGBTQIA+ communities, reminding them that they are safe and welcome in my counseling sessions. It also serves as a notice to other potential clients that I will not tolerate hateful/discriminatory language or ideals in therapy sessions.