Caring that Creates Change

I am glad that you have found my mental health and personal growth website. I no longer work full time. I have limited availability to work with individuals through tele health meetings and in person sessions for clients needing an evaluation. I am committed to supporting you for healing, growth, and personal transformation. I specialize in providing effective counseling and psychotherapy for individuals. We create a collaborative relationship with individuals for personal development, healing and growth. I work with adults and teens using a variety of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, existential, problem solving, and skill building. I focus on building your skills and strengths to support the changes that you need for your life challenges.

My Background

I am a Psychologist licensed by the State of Washington since 2005. I studied at the University of Washington in the College of Education earning the Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology in2004 and Master of Education in 1997. I focused on multicultural counseling and supervision. My previous education was in Religion and Philosophy at Point Loma College in San Diego, Pastoral Theology at Princeton and Fuller Theological Seminaries. I worked in community churches as a clergyman before my transition to psychological services.

I provide telehealth therapy from my home in Seattle Washington.

My personal interests include outdoors activities, travel, learning and relationships. I am avid bicycle rider and bicycle tour traveler. In recent years I have taken my touring bike to Australia, Argentina, Greece, Norway, New Zealand, Arizona, Austria, Hungary, and Denmark. I ride regularly with Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle. I also enjoy hiking, canoeing, kayaking and coffee shop visits for reading and cappuccino.

My Therapeutic Focus

I focus on creating healthy relationships and healthy lifestyles through our exploration of your needs and experiences. I work with you to create new meanings, directions, and purpose. My clients include individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities and identities. I work with adults, teens, and seniors with concerns such as anxiety, depression, communication, trauma, conflict, ADHD, addictions, sexuality, and spirituality. I Support your needs for:
• Making healthy and wise choices
• Relationship skills
• Communication skills
• Developing new perspectives
• Creating greater intimacy and joy with your partner
• Stress reduction and increased coping skills
• Identifying and building on your capabilities and strengths