Personal Statement
I work with people suffering from daily life issues, stress, anxiety, coping skills, and guide you toward finding that inner-peace which will assist you in coping with your daily life in a healthful way. My clinical philosophy lies in two basic concepts: keeping our thoughts on the present moment, and learning new patterns of thinking as a way to change our perspective. I work with you, as a guide, teaching you the skills needed for living a peace-filled life.
I am also trained in pastoral care, spirituality, and life coaching, incorporating these disciplines into a holistic and wellness approach, enhanced with cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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Click HereClient Focus (Age)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Faith
- Christian
Therapy Specialties
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling Addiction
- Hospice
- Internet Addiction
- Obsessive Compulsive
- Phobias
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
Treatment Orientation
- Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Eclectic
- Integration of different therapy models
- Intervention
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
- Relapse Prevention
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Modality
- Individuals
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out Of Network
Years in Practice
20+ years
Services Fee
- Therapy Session $80-$120
Payments Accepted
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Licenses
| License Name | License | State | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) | AC0588 | MD | 2001 |
Certifications
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) | 2003 |
Associations
| Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) | 1999-Present |
Publications
| Title | Publication | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Living in the Moment: From Isolation to Spiritual Connectedness | The Sober World | 2015 |
| The Spirituality of Connectedness: Response to the Stress Reactions in Substance Abuse Counselors | Advances in Addiction & Recovery | 2013 |
| Unintended Consequences of the ACA – Workforce Development Issues in Addiction Treatment Services | National Healthcare Reform Magazine | 2012 |
| From the Neurobiologic Basis of Alcohol Dependency to Pharmacologic Treatment Strategies: Bridging the Knowledge Gap | Southern Medical Journal | 2008 |
| Barriers to Medication Use: Myths, Money, & Management | Addiction Professional | 2007 |
| Alcohol Dependence Treatment: an effective comprehensive psychosocial management Plan | Advances in Addiction Treatment | 2006 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Theological Union | MA | Pastoral Care / Theology | 1995 |
| Saint Hyacinth College-Seminary | BA | Philosophy / Counseling Psychology | 1991 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Lifesjourney Life Coaching, LLC
Lifesjourney provides individualized life coaching, motivational counseling, seminar speakers & corporate retreats focused on improving one's life. Online sessions available.
22530 Washington Street, Suite 6
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
