Speaker
The goal is to feel inspired
Whether he’s addressing conferences for medical and mental-health providers or speaking for inspirational purposes, Rick’s success is in being able to reach each participant, to make them to feel understood and heard, and to remind them that they already possess the skills they need in order to thrive—they just need to learn how to access them.
Inspire attendees across all modalities
People are drawn to Rick’s keynotes, conferences, and organizational talks based on his expertise on the topics, but also to his informal, easygoing style. He emphasizes the universality of feels and experiences and helps audiences identify their own vulnerabilities and then claim—or reclaim—their hidden strengths. Audience members have been known to approach Rick after a talk to say, “I want you to be my therapist!”

Rick crafts and curates his topics to align precisely with the needs and expectations of the sponsoring group or organization—his speaking is never canned and audiences will never hear the same speech twice.

Featured In
Rick has been pursued by many presenters, show hosts, and producers based on his expertise in couples work and the LGBTQ+ community. Publications have sought his “take” on news-related events as he is an intelligent and reliable source of information. His fresh, practical ideas appeal to large and disparate audiences.


































As both an educational and motivational speaker, Rick often handles subject matter that includes LGBTQ+ topics, including families of LGBTQ+ individuals; topics relating to gay men and particularly to male couples; accessing and using creativity in daily life; stress management; he’s also been keynote speaker for a number of Pride celebrations.
Upcoming Events
Catch Rick at his next public event:
May
2-4
The Couples Conference
Keynote: How to Open a Relationship While Enhancing Intimacy.
Workshop: From Avoidant to Happy: Helping Male Couples Connect.
May
9
Mom, I Have Something to Tell You
Screening of the documentary film at the Provincetown Commons
Jun
12
Pride Talk at PFLAG Cape Cod
Screening of the documentary film Mom, I Have Something to Tell You, followed by a discussion and Q&A
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Jun
20
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes
When Two is More Fun Than One: Dual Perspectives on the Sexual and Relational Health of Gay Men
Mom, I Have Something To Tell You
He also is available to show the documentary he produced and directed, Mom, I Have Something To Tell You, and speak about it afterward to audiences; some of these Q&A sessions have been spectacular in allowing audience members to reclaim bonds with their families.
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