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Congratulations!!! You have just taken your first step towards an improved life! When we hurt our finger we are quick to go to the doctor for help, but when we suffer mental health concerns, we often, for many reasons, think we need to take this burden on ourselves. This is unfortunate as many mental health issues are successfully treated on a regular basis. So I congratulate you on your success at taking this first step.
You are on this site because there is something in your life keeping you from the adventure life should be. Let me help you resolve this issue. I have been in the counseling field for approx. 20 yrs. I came to this field in an attempt to resolve my own issues with PTSD. I'm a combat veteran and a former law enforcement officer. I have an intimate understanding of trauma, both on the clinical side, and the side of the victim. My interest has been to explore the consequences of trauma, and how it affects our behavior. One of the most surprising things I learned, was how long the symptoms of trauma persist, and how involved they can be in our lives. As a result of this experience, I have worked most of my career assisting clients with personality disorders and trauma symptoms.
My style is direct. I use primarily dialectical behavior therapy but will switch modalities if the situation needs flexibility. I have post-grad work in Hypnotherapy and am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist utilizing Ericksonian/transformational concepts. My skills are enhanced by my experience in working in emergency departments conducting emergency psychiatric assessments for patients in crisis. This has improved my diagnostic skills and has helped me unravel many difficult cases.
In my personal life, my wife and I like to sail our own sailboat. In our future, we plan to live-aboard and travel the world. In addition to boating, we like to travel and spend time outdoors backpacking and kayaking. we stay active and outdoors as much as possible. My wife is retired from a life in law enforcement, and we both enjoy raising and training dogs.
It has been a pleasure sharing a little bit about me, and I hope you contact me so, together, we can make life less of an ordeal and more the grand adventure it is supposed to be. I look forward to meeting you!
Specialties
Personality Disorders
Trauma Treatment
Relationships
Anxiety/Depression
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Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Male
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
Modality
- Couples
- Family
- Individuals
Years in Practice
22 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 106H00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist
Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHT)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LMFT | 46410 Verify | CA |
Marriage & Family Therapist | MFC46410 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
8780 Madison Ave Apt 138
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Phone Number: (916) 717-2223
Therapists Near Fair Oaks, CA
Doctor of Psychology (PSYD)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Master of Arts (MA)
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)