About
With 19 years of experience, my areas of interest include depression, anxiety, self-image, healing from trauma and abuse, divorce recovery, overcoming shame, life transitional issues, matters of loneliness, and empowering others to pursue their dreams and career aspirations. I earned my B.A. in Political Science at Montclair State University in New Jersey in 1994 and gained my Masters in Counseling at Denver Seminary in 2002. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado (#4201) and Arizona (#22661).
My counseling approach usually incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques, Rogerian theories ("person-centered" counseling), and family systems methods. I am passionate about helping my clients feel understood in their time of suffering — with their feelings validated, their life story honored, and their weaknesses, mistakes, failures, longings, etc., accepted without a hint of judgment. While I think I have much to offer my clients, I am not a "know it all" therapist. I want to learn from those who have turned their pain and suffering into something beautiful.
As a resident of Westcliffe, Colorado and Green Valley, Arizona, I enjoy hiking, cycling, and exploring the beautiful landscapes of the American West. I have biked across the USA three times, the latest trip in 2017, and have authored a memoir about my first trip, titled "Under a Triumphant Sky: A Bike Across America Story." I regularly make public presentations about my travel experiences and encourage others to live boldly and to pursue their dreams.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Mountain Valley Rehabilitation, PC
Gender
Male
Therapy Specialties
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Multicultural Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Existential
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Years in Practice
20 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YP2500X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Professional
Credentials
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Practice Locations
3150 N 12th St
Grand Junction, CO 81506-2863
Phone Number: (970) 242-5707
Fax Number: (970) 242-7245