I have 27 years of full-time experience in therapy as an Army/Federal prison/hospital Chaplain (Major, Reserve and Department of Justice / Federal Bureau of Prisons, Retired), in missions, and in youth ministry. I have the Basic Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR, for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I am an American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) Professional Member (11/25 renewal?) and am ordained by the Vineyard USA. I was endorsed by the National Association of Evangelicals' Chaplains Commission for 24 years until I retired.

How does couples therapy work and how can it help?

I hear both sides of the story, find out what you want to work on, and then we go from there.

What do therapy sessions with you look like?

I have you fill out intake paperwork, find out what you need, and we go from there.

How does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) work and how can it help?

We work through these: A ctivating event B elief C onsequence D ispute (and Deal with it) E ffective emotions, etc.

How do you work with clients with grief?

I worked in hospitals for 2.5 years and helped people through at least 60 deaths.

How do you work with clients with spiritual or religious issues?

I've been in full-time ministry for 29 years, so I can probably help you.

How does eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) work and how can it help?

Please see https://www.emdr.com/

How does solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) work and how can it help?

Change is constant and certain. ... You have to want to change. ... You are the expert in your life. ... You already have the resources to overcome your problems. ... Therapy can be short-term. ... Focus on what's possible, not what's impossible. ... It's all about solutions. https://www.andrews.edu/ceis/gpc/faculty-research/coffen-research/trepper_2010_solution.pdf

How does christian counseling work and how can it help?

I've been in full-time ministry for 29 years, so I can probably help you,

Interested in talking?

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Specialties

Anger Management

Child or Adolescent Therapy

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy