Personal Statement

As you meet with me, you'll note that any expertise I hold is that of your personal "Therapeutic Biographer" or our relationship together being that of "Investigative Co-reporters" through appreciative inquiry. You'll notice that I want to know about your relationship with the problem in various contexts, particularly when you are able to provide evidence of gaining power over the problem or when the problem isn't a problem.

Fairbanks, Alaska has been my home since 1994 when I was stationed at Ft. Wainright. I've been involved in this business of professionally helping people since 1999. Most of this life entailed direct care in residential treatment facilities with folks dealing with developmental disabilities, substance misuse & dependency, and severe emotional disturbances. Ages I've worked with run the gamut, but most of my experiences dealt with children & teens.