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

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