The client-therapist rapport is the essential foundation of counseling. My therapeutic style is authentic and genuine. I am present and in the moment with my clients and value my role as an objective witness to their stories. I utilize evidenced-based approaches that have developed with over 20 years of professional experience. I am interactive with clients, but also know when clients simply need to be heard. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process and one that requires the ability to self-reflect and to do the "deep-dive" work in between sessions as well as to be intentional with making changes.

Family is first to me. I am also very competitive with any sport.

Man's Search for Meaning because the author imparts hope and meaning even in what may seem like it is the darkest moments.

I sing and dance in the car or goof around with my family.

I currently have a chocolate lab. I am an avid animal lover. I had a cat who learned how to use the toilet like in Meet the Parents! It was very helpful.