About
HELLO! Feeling stuck? We live in challenging times and relief doesn't seem fast enough these days. I've been there, I've been counseling 24+ years and I know what works and what works fast. My job as a licensed psychotherapist is to get you in-and-out as soon as possible and to ensure you learn what works by teaching you up-front, rapid, science-based coping methods and strategies that work to quickly move you towards more relaxation, self-control and/or joy as fast as possible. In fact I've written books about it titled "UCoping" and "UCoping: Interactive Edition" available on Amazon. The methods in UCoping are the methods I use in treatment. They CUT TO THE CHASE, without all the PSYCHOBABBLE and instead teach you how to RAPIDLY use science-based coping correctly. Then I teach how to CRYSTALIZE the methods for life in as short of an amount of sessions as possible—usually 2-5 sessions. After then we can triage for transition to long-term therapy if needed! This is how I practice in treatment. It all comes through an active faith, being a licensed therapist and through the academics of clinical psychotherapy.
I treat anxiety, depression, sexual identity distress (not sex addiction) with co-occurring drug/alcohol issues, as applicable. I also treat symptoms of anger management and psychosis (not personality disorders) and provide parenting psychoeducation. I teach clients how to turn evidence-based coping methods into habits for life! I add faith, spiritual and/or religious discussions as needed in a style that is calm, warm and compassionate. I mostly use Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (CBT), some Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution-Focused Treatment (SFT) to name a few. Let's get started working together to get you unstuck fast for life!
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC
Gender
Male
Therapy Specialties
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Hospice
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Years in Practice
24 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YA0400X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Addiction
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCSW | 74837 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
1018 21st St
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4709
Phone Number: (661) 861-9967
Fax Number: (661) 861-0339