I tend to provide a collaborative approach that is free of judgment and focused on providing my clients with the support and skills needed to face their life's current challenges. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing difficulties with managing thoughts and emotions related to mood disorders, those who have experienced trauma or PTSD symptoms, have self-esteem issues, or are struggling with relationship issues. I attempt to facilitate procession opportunities, education, and coping skills that can help learn adaptive strategies to reduce symptoms, strengthen relationships, and improve quality of life.

I am a compassionate humanitarian that enjoys helping others. I feel that therapy is one of my natural talents and it was a essentially a passion or "calling" for me. I truly appreciate and enjoy everyday that I get to share in the experience of being a mental health professional!

I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and playing golf.

I make time for myself to find a balance of life areas daily and will participate in either a hobby or interest or will engage in family activities with spouse and children to help with providing healthy emotional outlets and gaining support from others.

Yes, I have a Yorkshire terrier and I love them!! My dog is like most Yorkies in the sense that he believes he is the size of a Mastiff. One day, my friend's Boxer came over, and my dog had a little bit of an aggressive attitude. After a while and in a gracious mood, my friend's dog gently placed his mouth over my dog's entire 4lb. body and that was it. The attitude was adjusted. LOL! He has not been as snooty, when meeting other dogs, ever since.