About

Pain is often an unavoidable part of life, but suffering doesn't have to be. In my many years of experience with a wide variety of people, I have found that humans are resilient and that we can learn effective ways to overcome our challenges. Hope is real and change is possible. We all want to be heard, understood, and encouraged, and sharing your pain is a great first step toward living a more fulfilling life. I look forward to getting to know the real you so I can support you in living the life you most want to live and being the person you most want to be. I believe you can live a life of meaning and purpose even in the face of your challenges and even with the pain you may be carrying.

I have 10 years of experience in the mental health field, first as a case manager and then as a therapist and supervisor at a community clinic. I have worked with many different types of people and have a big heart for those who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction. I have developed clinical teaching tools and provided trainings for other professional counselors on several topics, including ethics, gambling addiction, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My bachelor’s in psychology is from Georgetown University and my master’s in counseling is from Oklahoma State.

In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading with a good cup of coffee or tea, listening to music, running and cycling with my wife, playing tennis and volleyball, and spending time with my many nieces and nephews (14 and counting!).

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Oklahoma and an International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC).