“Life as a therapist is a life of service in which we daily transcend our personal wishes and turn our gaze toward the needs and growth of the other. We take pleasure not only in the growth of our patient but also in the ripple effect—the salutary influence our patients have upon those whom they touch in life.”
— Irvin D. Yalom
There’s something you should know about me…
This is a family run business, supported by my incredible wife and three kids who are just as excited as I am that I get to do this work. This work is not only a profession, it is also a calling. As a result, there is a difference to how I encounter my work.
I enjoy attuning to my clients, listening to their stories, and creating a treatment plan that addresses the real issues. My style is engaging, with space for you to experience emotions and process the events of the week, balanced with shared insight and questions as we progress.
Texas will always be my home. I was born and raised in Dallas TX, attended college and graduate school in Abilene TX, have extensive experience in church ministry in the US and abroad as a missionary, and have been working as a therapist since 2017.
My approach
Specialties
I enjoy working with clients from all different backgrounds. I specialize in therapy with individuals, couples and families struggling with conflict, communication, grief, trauma, anxiety, identity, depression, spirituality, addiction, stress and burnout. As a result of my training and previous work experiences, I also care for pastors and their families, as well as providing therapy for other therapists.
Theoretical approach
My approach to therapy is a blend of what has influenced me most, both in my personal life as well as what I have seen help my clients.
This approach is a foundation in marriage and family therapy, which values the context we are born into, relational patterns we learn, and how we can heal within the context of relationship. Attachment science serves as a foundational element for understanding development as well as how personalities are formed. From this foundation I also rely on aspects of psychodynamic and depth therapy, which focuses on the meaning of life, our underlying motivations, and the stories we create.
Education
I value becoming the best I can at caring for my patients. I am currently earning a Doctorate of Professional Counseling from the Texas Institute of Professional Psychology which I began in September 2022.
My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University in Texas. I am licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am regularly receiving weekly consultations, attending trainings, and reading literature to better equip me to successfully help you.