Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Care from Faith International University.

My Call to Christian Counseling

As I look back on my life, the call God gave me to be a counselor has always been present. I have always been someone people have seen as supportive, non-judgmental, easy to talk to, and trustworthy. After medically retiring in 2017 from my twelve-and-a-half-year career in the United States Army, I began my formal training to become a mental health counselor as a means of serving and supporting others.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I love the outdoors, especially the deep wilderness. I love hiking, kayaking, and camping. Taking long motorcycle rides through the twists and turns of less traveled roads is definitely a favorite. I also enjoy watching movies with my family after a hard day at work. Before becoming a counselor I was in the Army for over twelve years, serving all over the country and the world, including two combat tours in Iraq. As a veteran, I have experience battling and overcoming combat PTSD, and all of the secondary and subsequent effects.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Chemical Dependency
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma

Premarital Counseling

Congratulations! What a time to celebrate! It is my desire to work with you to ensure that the celebration never stops. My focus with premarital counseling is to work together to go over all of the fun topics, and some topics that are better to have now, rather than later. There are many themes we can discuss, and we will do our best to address issues that suit your needs. In doing so, in a continuance of the celebration, we will cover areas that will ensure the two of you are well equipped to maintain a marriage that will flourish “until death do us part.”

Couples Counseling

I understand that life can throw many challenges our way, and the fact that you are reaching out to seek peace is a great first step. Some good aspects about your situation are that you are not alone, and your situation is not new. Many people have walked the same road. The best part is that there are proven testimonies that there is victory on the other side. Through Christian couples counseling, my goal is for you to be able to maintain hope, trust God, and know restoration is possible.

Individual Counseling

“And one standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back; three is even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12). I am here to fight alongside you. I am here to encourage you and to be with you as we push past whatever it is that holds you down. We will be able to lift ourselves up and out of the pit you may see yourself in; it is only temporary. Through individual counseling and with God’s help, you should and can have lasting change.

Trauma (Including Combat)

As a combat survivor, I have experienced the darkest parts of humanity. It is not easy. Many times when it does seem easy, it’s because the trauma is so far deep within you that it is covered up by what appears to be a different primary concern. It is my purpose to dig past the obvious and move into the heart of the issue, whether it be “big” or “small.” Your past experiences do not define you. Who you truly are and who you were made to be defines you. Let’s work together to find who you really are in Christ.

Spiritual Development

If you are seeking to build your spiritual maturity and to grow to know God more, I would be honored to work with you. Learning and maintaining spiritual habits are essential to having a strong, intimate relationship with God. With that said, many times there is personal discovery or healing that needs to take place. Through Christian counseling for spiritual development, prayer, and reflection, God is faithful to bring clarity and healing according to His will.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Lacey – Sundays, Mondays & Thursdays
• Puyallup – Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, families, and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event, you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction will be added for credit card payments.