About
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California with over 30 years of experience working as a Psychiatric Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I have worked with forensic clients with a wide range of concerns including major mental illness, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and helped those who have instigated physical trauma or emotional abuse. My clients have included both men and women My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating all humans with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am an attentive listener and a clear communicator. My work is to hear your concerns and to empower self-improvement. I understand that fear often accompanies the need for self-development. Very often life becomes more manageable simply through a sense of self-understanding. Few activities can match the serenity of being comfortable in one’s self-knowledge. If this feel right for you, then I look forward to talking with you. Specialties • Stress, Anxiety • Addictions • Relationship issues • Trauma and abuse • Depression Also experienced in: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family conflicts, Grief , Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self-esteem , Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues , Codependency, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Existential
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Couples Therapy
- Couples
- Family
- Individuals
Education
- California State University, Fresno, Master's in Social Work
Years in Practice
30 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCSW | 24174 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
Colony Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93409-0001
Phone Number: (547) 790-0805