ABOUT ME

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I hope to create a nonjudgmental and safe environment where you can confidently process your life in an unfiltered way. I want you to be deeply rooted in the relationships of your life, and my goal is to help you create that for yourself.

As a graduate of Brigham Young University and St. Mary's University, I saw everyday how social science and faith intersect.  My faith is a driving force in my life and a key component for why I pursued becoming a counselor.  Because of this, I would love to integrate YOUR faith, wherever you may be in your faith journey, into the therapeutic process. 

I have also received advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Learning this approach helped me to understand the power of authentic emotions. Emotions are essential relationship tools.  In our therapeutic process, we will find the true purpose of each emotion and how to share that purpose safely.  We will deepen emotions to understand core needs.

In addition to EFT, I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.  This approach teaches specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. To help you productively manage conflicts, you will be given methods to manage “resolvable problems” and dialogue about “gridlocked” (or perpetual) issues. We will also work together to help you appreciate your relationship’s strengths and to gently navigate through its vulnerabilities.

Outside of therapy, you will find me working as a school counselor for NEISD. While many of the skills overlap, there are differences.  As a school counselor, I spend most of my time teaching students social-emotional skills like healthy communication, internet safety, and personal resiliency in individual, group, and whole class sessions.  I also support in the creation, implementation, and review of specialized plans for students with neurodivergent needs including 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEP). 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, three kids, and golden retriever dog and joyfully serve in my church community.  Food Network and cooking competitions are my guilty pleasure but I'm also an avid pickleball player. 

You could say that I love to be "in the kitchen" but I also "stay out of the kitchen".