I am a licensed Marriage & Family Counselor specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I work with Christian Counseling Centers and maintain a private practice in Salinas and Pacific Grove, CA.

With over six years experience as a marriage and family counselor and 14 years experience as a pastoral counselor, I am currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are men's issues, religious/spirituality, and relationships.

I am an interactive, psychodynamic counselor. My therapeutic approach is to guide clients into greater awareness of themselves and of practical solutions to personal life challenges.  I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion from Northwest Bible College (1984)
• Master of Divinity degree in Religion from Church of God School of Theology (1987)
• Doctor of Ministry degree in Ministry to Marriage and Family from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1999)
• Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Chapman University (2006)

License, Certifications & Awards

• Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California (#49213) since 2010.

Additional Training