I’m a therapist and meditation teacher who helps adults and teens reduce overwhelm, build practical tools, and create real change in daily life. My work integrates structured, evidence-based approaches with mindfulness, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra to support regulation, recovery, and clarity. I focus on you as a person—not a diagnosis—and tailor the work to how you function best. Telehealth available. ESA assessments: $250. Email or visit my website for more information. https://www.warriorsrespitetherapy.com/about-5
In our first session, we’ll focus on understanding what’s bringing you in and what feels most important to address. You don’t need to have everything figured out—I’ll help guide the conversation and make sense of what’s going on. We’ll begin identifying patterns, clarifying your goals, and exploring where to start. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of your situation and a few practical next steps you can begin using right away. My approach is collaborative and structured when helpful, so sessions feel focused, manageable, and useful from the start.
What stands out in my approach is the focus on helping you move beyond insight into real, practical change. Sessions are structured, active, and focused on building tools you can actually use in daily life—not just talking about problems. I integrate evidence-based therapy with mindfulness, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra to support nervous system regulation, recovery, and clarity. I also work well with high performers and individuals who struggle to slow down, helping them learn how to rest and function more effectively. Above all, I focus on you as a person—not a diagnosis—and tailor the work to how you actually think, feel, and operate.
I work best with adults and teens who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or aware of patterns they want to change. Many are navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, or neurodivergence, and struggle with overthinking, emotional intensity, or follow-through. I’m a good fit for those looking for a practical, structured approach focused on building skills, improving regulation, and creating lasting change in daily life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
My mindfulness approach is practical and body-based, focused on helping you become more aware of how your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations show up in real time. Rather than trying to “clear your mind,” we work on noticing what’s happening without immediately reacting to it. This builds the ability to pause, regulate, and respond more intentionally—especially in moments of stress, overwhelm, or reactivity. I often integrate mindfulness with breath, body awareness, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra to support nervous system regulation and deeper rest. The goal is to help you develop awareness that’s usable in daily life—so you can feel more grounded, clear, and in control of how you respond.
Mind-body approach
My mind-body approach focuses on the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and physical state. Stress, trauma, and overwhelm don’t just exist in the mind—they show up in the body through tension, fatigue, reactivity, and difficulty slowing down. We work on increasing awareness of these patterns while building skills to regulate your nervous system. This may include breathwork, body awareness, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra alongside practical, evidence-based strategies. The goal is to help you not just understand what’s happening, but shift how your body and mind respond—so you can feel more grounded, regulated, and able to function effectively in daily life.
Somatic
My somatic approach focuses on how your experiences are held in the body—not just in thoughts. Stress, trauma, and overwhelm often show up physically as tension, restlessness, shutdown, or difficulty relaxing. We work on building awareness of these body-based patterns and learning how to regulate them. This might include noticing sensations, working with breath, slowing things down, and using practices like restorative yoga or Yoga Nidra to support the nervous system. The goal is to help you feel more connected to your body, reduce reactivity, and develop the ability to shift out of stress responses more effectively—so change isn’t just understood, but experienced.
Integrative
My integrative approach means I draw from multiple evidence-based and body-based methods to meet your specific needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. I combine therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, and CPT with mindfulness, somatic work, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra. This allows us to address both how you think and how your body responds to stress, helping you build practical skills that work in real life. The focus is on creating a flexible, personalized approach that fits how you function—while seeing you as a person, not a diagnosis. The goal is to support lasting change by working with the full picture: thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and the nervous system.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 19, 2025
Rick is great. He helps me become aware of things I'm doing that I could do differently, and I appreciate that.
May 29, 2025
Rick provides a holistic approach to therapy that I really resonate with. He integrates psychology and spirituality seamlessly, combing meditation, yoga, and therapeutic modalities to great effect. More than anything, he's a genuine, kind, caring and authentic person that builds a strong relationship with you.
May 12, 2025
Rick is an amazing person, full of compassion, insights and tools. I love how he listens and picks out key ideas from my rambling and has the ability to shine a light on both my strengths and opportunities to try new approaches for healing. The trauma I experienced was significant enough to admit that I needed help. Rick is an amazing guide helping me recover and see a future that is mine to create.