Hi, I’m Ian
Becoming a dad changes everything — not just your schedule or your free time. For a lot of men, it brings up things they weren't expecting: responsibility holds new weight, a quiet feeling that you're not doing it right, or growing noise from your own childhood that’s suddenly so hard to ignore.
I work with dads. That means new fathers who are just trying to figure it out, soon-to-be dads who have no idea what to expect, and fathers who are ready to try therapy for the first time — or return to it.
My approach is direct and curious. Sessions aren't passive — I'll ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and help you get clear on what actually matters to you. I draw on evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help you understand the patterns showing up in your life, so you can change how you show up as a father and a partner.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I hold a doctorate from the University of Western States and a master's from the University of Denver, and I've been doing this work for 14 years.
Outside the office, I'm a husband, father, and avid cyclist — which means I have some personal skin in the game on most of what we'll talk about.
Practical Details
Session format: In-person in Durham, NC / or Telehealth via secure video
Session length: 55 minutes
Frequency: Weekly to start; adjusted over time based on your needs
Fees & Insurance
I am out of network provider.
The initial session is $300 and typically lasts 90 minutes. This ensures I get a full understanding of your situation.
Follow Up sessions are $225 and last 55 minutes.
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) - State of North Carolina License No. #21433
Colorado - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — State of Colorado, License No. 13763
Education
Doctor of Education - Sport & Performance Psychology, University of Western States, 2021
Master of Arts - Sport & Performance Psychology, University of Denver, 2014
Bachelor of Science, Management, University of Rhode Island, 2008
Individual Therapy for Dads
This is one-on-one therapy designed around your life and what you're carrying. There's no agenda you have to fit into. You bring the stuff you can't say at work, and the things you don't want to worry your partner with — you know, the ones that keep you awake at 2am — and we work through it together.
What we might work on:
The overwhelm that comes with becoming a parent. The identity shift — who you were before kids, who you're becoming, and how to hold both. The childhood memories that suddenly have new weight. Relationship strain between you and your partner. Anxiety. Anger you don't fully understand. The quiet, persistent feeling that you're not doing this right.
Or maybe you just need somewhere to think out loud. That's cool too.
For the Dad Who's Never Done This
New to Therapy? Good.
If you've never seen a therapist before, you might be wondering what you're supposed to say, how this is supposed to work, or whether you even have a "real" reason to be here.
You don't need a crisis. You don’t need a diagnosis. You need a reason that matters to you — and being a dad trying to get better is a more than good enough reason.
The first session is mostly a conversation. I want to understand your situation, your goals, and whether working together is the right fit. There's no pressure. If it's not the right match, I'll help you find someone who is.
HOW IT WORKS
From First Reach-Out to Real Work.
01
Free Consultation
A 15–20 minute call to talk through what's going on and whether CedarPath is the right fit. No commitment, no obligation.
02
First Session
We get to know each other through a structured conversation. You share what brought you in. I start to understand your world. We talk about goals and what working together looks like.
03
The Work
Weekly sessions where we go deeper. You'll notice patterns. Build tools. Get unstuck. This is the part that actually changes things.