As a retired Marine, a licensed pilot, a scuba diver, and a linguist, I have a varied and multicultural background and am able to connect well with people of different cultures. In addition to a Masters in Professional Counseling, I have a Seminary degree in Pastoral Counseling. After serving as an Arabic and Persian Farsi linguist in the Marine Corps, I decided to continue a life of service by helping people find healing and personal growth. As a Veteran who served in Iraq and in Combat, I have special insight to help fellow Service Members.
I have years of experience working with children, teens, adults, parents, couples and families. In my practice, I have focused on autism, substance abuse and other addictions, trauma and PTSD, anger management, and developing healthy social interaction skills. I am specifically trained in multiple types of narrative and cognitive behavioral therapies.
My goal is to help clients find healing from the past, helpful tools for the present, and hope for the future. I strive to empower clients to grow, find inner healing, and achieve their maximum potential. I enjoy working with families and married couples, as well as individuals.