From a Troubled Teen to a Successful Adult

From a troubled teen to a successful adult, I have had a remarkable journey to becoming a helping professional. I am able to relate to teenagers from my personal life experience, as well as guide them to positive change using my specialized education and training.

The challenges of today’s youth are tremendous and I believe that they need all the support that they can get. I work to strengthen families and increase adolescent’s chances for finding joy and success in life.

As a teen counselor . . .

I specialize in connecting with young people, meeting them where they are and helping them to cope with the challenges they face. I am able to use humor and creativity to help my clients learn and grow. In many ways, I am the therapist that I wish I had as a teenager.

Please don’t hesitate to give me a call at (707) 520-4357 and find out if your teenager can benefit from counseling.

I would be happy to give you a Free 15 minute phone consultation.

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Professional Experience:

I have had the privilege of counseling in:

* Elementary Schools
* Group Homes for At-Risk Youth
* Non-Profit Counseling Agencies

Some of the settings I have worked in include:

* Catholic Charities, San Rafael
* Christian Counseling Center, San Francisco
* Family Life Center, Petaluma
* TLC Child & Family Services, Sebastopol
* Christian Counseling Associates, Santa Rosa

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Education:

Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Patten University in Oakland, CA.
Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University in San Rafael, CA.

Continuing Education:

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California I am required to obtain continuing education every year.

Recent trainings include:

* How To Prevent and Treat Depression in Children and Adolescents
* Treating Anxiety Disorders with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Personal:

I was born in Santa Rosa and raised in Sonoma County, where I live with my wife of 12 years and our two young daughters. Some of my personal interests include playing the drums, snow boarding, racquetball, reading and playing with my kids.