For many years I served adolescents, teens and families as a youth minister and school counselor. Since 1999 I’ve been helping individuals, couples and families who struggle with depression, substance abuse/addictions, relationship issues, adjusting to change, grief/loss and other concerns. I direct marriage preparation courses for engaged couples; provide marriage counseling and enrichment courses; help adolescents, teens and families cope with divorce; and facilitate growth and change for individuals with a variety of concerns. I work in a way that is both supportive and challenging to best serve my clients. Myself and colleagues conduct interventions for families dealing with chemical dependency issues.

You don’t need to have a diagnosis or disorder to work with me. I help people with small everyday concerns and desire for growth too. At some point or another just about every individual, couple or family could benefit from support, clarity and guidance to move toward wellness.

I am a national speaker on topics such as sexuality, chemical dependency, adolescents, teens, families, and spirituality. I also facilitate interventions for people with addictions, with an 85% success rate of the loved one entering treatment, and provide after-care for the individual and family following treatment.