Frequently Asked Questions

Haven Path provides individual behavioral therapy for adult men who want to better understand patterns in their lives and make meaningful changes. You might be dealing with anxiety, overthinking, avoidance, perfectionism, burnout, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, questions about identity or direction, or simply a sense that something in your life isn’t working the way you want it to.You don’t need to fit neatly into a particular diagnosis to benefit from this kind of work.

No. Many men seek therapy while functioning well in significant parts of their lives.You may simply recognize that you keep getting caught in patterns you want to change, feel uncertain about what comes next, or want a place to step back and take a serious look at how you’re living.

The first session is primarily about understanding you and what brought you in.We’ll talk about what’s happening in your life, where you feel stuck, what’s working, what you’d like to change, and what you hope to get from our work together. I may use structured questions or assessments when they help us understand something more clearly.From there, we begin developing a direction for our work together.

Both services draw from behavioral science and ACT-based principles, and some of the topics we discuss may overlap.Behavioral therapy is a clinical service I provide as a licensed behavior analyst in the states where I am able to practice.Behavioral coaching is a separate coaching service focused on personal development, life patterns, goals, direction, and meaningful change. Coaching is not therapy or behavior-analytic treatment and is available more broadly.

Behavioral therapy focuses heavily on understanding the patterns that shape how you respond to situations in your life and what may be keeping those patterns going.My approach is grounded in behavioral science and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We may explore thoughts, emotions, relationships, past experiences, identity, and other parts of your life, but the emphasis is not only on understanding why something is happening. We also look at how you respond to those experiences now and what might help you develop greater flexibility and make meaningful changes in your life.There can be considerable overlap with other forms of psychotherapy. The main difference is the behavioral framework I bring to understanding the problems we work on.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is a behavioral approach that focuses on psychological flexibility—our ability to deal with difficult thoughts and emotions without letting them completely dictate what we do.A lot of us get caught fighting with our thoughts, avoiding uncomfortable feelings, or following rules and stories about ourselves that may no longer be helping us. ACT helps you notice those patterns, relate to them differently, get clearer about what actually matters to you, and take action in that direction.The goal isn’t to eliminate every uncomfortable thought or feeling. It’s to have more freedom in how you respond to them and how you live your life.

Haven Path currently provides behavioral therapy to clients in California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.In-person Outdoor & Walk-and-Talk Therapy is also available at select locations in the Richmond, Virginia area.

Behavioral coaching is available by video or phone throughout the United States and internationally. In-person coaching is also available in the Richmond area.

It’s an alternative to meeting by video or sitting in a traditional office setting.Sessions take place at select quiet outdoor locations in central Richmond, including Byrd Park and locations along the James River. We can take an easy walk, sit somewhere quiet, or combine the two. There is no required distance or pace—the focus is on having a comfortable place to talk.

Yes. Behavioral therapy and behavioral coaching are both available by video or phone.Some people prefer seeing one another face-to-face on video, while others find it easier or more comfortable to talk by phone. Either is fine.

Individual Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Coaching sessions are $225 for 50 minutes.Haven Path is currently a private-pay practice and is not accepting insurance at this time.

Haven Path is currently a private-pay practice and is not accepting insurance at this time.

Yes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation before you begin.It gives us a chance to talk briefly about what you’re looking for, answer questions, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.

Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, as well as missed appointments, are charged the full session fee. Exceptions may be made for emergencies or other circumstances at my discretion.