About

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California with over 23 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University; and a BS degree in Christian Education with emphasis in Youth Counseling from Biola University. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anger, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges and transitions, OCD and ADHD. I have worked with children, teens, families, individuals in both the civilian and military populations.

My counseling style is warm, encouraging, and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't like labeling people, but want to help you deal with the things you want to change. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and motivational interviewing. I will work with you to develop our sessions and treatment plan to meet your situation and specific needs.

It is great that you have made the decision to make changes in your life and I am here to support your decision to grow. I am ready to help and look forward to developing a working relationship with.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Mountain Valley Child And Family Services, Inc.

Gender

Male

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

23 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Master of Arts (MA)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 39058 Verify CA
Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT39058 Verify CA

Practice Locations

24077 State Highway 49

Nevada City, CA 95959-8519

Phone Number: (530) 265-9057

Fax Number: (530) 292-3803

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