Meet your therapist

• M.S.W., California State University, Long Beach
  Emphasis: Integrated Health
• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker # 121926
• NOCD Academy — Specialized ERP Training
• Member, International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
• Professional Member & Listed Clinician, Psychology Today
• Listed Clinician, Anxiety & Depression Association of America 
• Fully Insured • HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth 

Outside of my work as a therapist, I’m a proud husband and father. I’ve always been an extrovert, though these days I’ve grown to appreciate a quieter, more home-centered life and time with my family. Over the years, my interests have ranged widely—video games, reading, yoga, cycling, soap making, cooking, coin collecting, gardening, publishing children’s books, and (unironically) baking.

People often tell me they feel comfortable talking with me quickly, which is one of the things I value most about this work. I’m naturally curious about people—how they think, what matters to them, and how they move through the world. I care deeply about connection, relationships, community, and simple living, and I try to bring that same sense of warmth, authenticity, and presence into the spaces I create with others.

Whatif comes from the cycle of “what if…” questions at the heart of OCD and anxiety—questions that can feel urgent, insidious, and impossible to shut off. The name reflects the essence of ERP therapy: changing our relationship to uncertainty so “What if something goes wrong?” can gradually become “What if I don’t need to solve this thought?” or “What if I can handle not knowing?” It’s also, in part, an homage to Shel Silverstein’s poem “Whatif,” which vividly captures how worry can take over the mind. For my practice, the name marks the shift from fear-driven what ifs to a more open, curious, and hopeful way of moving through the world. 

The mission of Whatif Therapy is to help adults across California break the cycle of fear, avoidance, and intrusive thoughts through effective, evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety-related conditions.

By providing specialized care via telehealth to adults in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, San Diego, and statewide, Whatif Therapy is committed to supporting greater freedom, flexibility, and confidence in daily life.

I work with adults who reside in the state of California, who experience anxiety and fear based conditions (see full list of conditions).

My work is grounded in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard treatment for OCD and anxiety-related disorders. While ERP serves as the foundation of treatment, I also integrate Motivational Interviewing (MI), Behavioral Activation (BA), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) when clinically appropriate. These approaches support motivation, strengthen follow-through, and address behaviors that can interfere with progress, ensuring therapy remains flexible, purposeful, and responsive to real-world challenges. Every step is intentional, and every intervention is tailored—never a one-size-fits-all protocol.

• Evidence-Based
  Your care is grounded in methods that work—supported by decades of clinical research.
• Structured & Purposeful
  Every session has direction, clarity, and intention.
• Collaborative
  Therapy is a partnership. We move at a pace that challenges you without overwhelming you.
• Compassionate & Human
  ERP requires courage, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
• Growth-Oriented
  The goal is lasting change, not temporary relief.