I am a licensed master of social work (LMSW) counselor with over 40 years experience. I started as an outpatient substance abuse treatment counselor. I then moved to admissions supervisor of a long term residential treatment program. From there I spent many years in middle to upper management (program director, vice president, and president). Even when in management I always kept a small counseling case load which allowed me to stay in touch with clients. In addition to being a social worker I am also a licensed Baptist minister. This combination of experience and expertise allows me to offer counseling in a supportive non judgmental manner using an eclectic approach to treatment.
I have been trained in and utilize a person centered, trauma informed care base which is applied to other specific methods/models. Some of the methods/models that I am trained in and utilize are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), reality therapy (RT), motivational interviewing (MI), and brief solution focused treatment to name a few. These different types of treatment methods when combined with my Biblical theological training and worldview provide the people that I work with a sense of hope, love and support as we partner together to accomplish the agreed upon treatment goals.
I look forward to working with any of you that would like to partner with me to accomplish treatment goals that address identified problems that are preventing you from living your life to the full.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Multicultural Concerns, Prejudice and Discrimination
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801016366