While many of my patients seek support for the effects of heightened stress, I have particular expertise as a licensed addiction counselor, and I have spent many years working with family members so affected. My patients are curious to explore the broad dimensions of their lives and ready to uncover and change destructive patterns. Never a day goes by that I fail to appreciate the privilege I’ve been given to share in this process of change. I am trained in both Gestalt therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together they fit under the umbrella of Schema Therapy.

Probably untangling the complexities in my own family after the sudden transformation of my father when I was 19 due to a cerebral hemorrhage. There was no one at the time that provided any support other than medical. This caused long term damage to my family.

Reading, sports and working out, traveling, and catching up with friends

talking to friends, working out, running

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, mostly because it centers over the reconstructing and rebuilding of someone's life after ECT. I enjoy books that address the challenges of human experiences and triumphant or not of the same.

The Salvation Army. It is a cost-free service that offers resources for the homeless, clothing, and addictions care.

We presently have a pet cat which is quite in opposition to my upbringing. My father was the breeding director of the Seeing Eye, Inc. We grew up with German Shepherds. They were great playmates throughout my childhood, and I still miss them today.