Marshall Fryman

My communication style

Many clients appreciate that I use humor because sometimes our problems feel more serious than they are. A critical component of DBT is irreverence: breaking the typical therapeutic mask forces us to consider things from a different perspective, which can be powerful for change.

My journey to mental healthcare

During a critical life transition after college, I stopped to talk with someone on the street for an hour. He started crying, saying nobody ever talks to or listens to him. I finished that night knowing I wanted to work in mental health, and I've been doing this work ever since.

My goals for you

I form concrete plans based on identifiable behaviors because the behaviors are the problem. This gives us something tangible to look at and helps us understand we're working toward your goals.

Our first session

We'll do a structured intake assessment while I apologize for doing it, because I understand there are other things you want to talk about. I promise these questions about educational history and demographics are important to understand the emotional landscape and context where your concerns developed.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White