Welcome!

You deserve to know the professional you trust to guide yourself or your loved ones. Authenticity is one of my core values, so this page offers you an introduction to my personal and professional experience.

You can learn more about my skills, training, and experience below.

I hope to continue our conversation!

Professional Training

  • Ph.D in Counseling and Psychological Studies (Trauma & Crisis Emphasis), 2023

  • M.Ed in Agency Counseling, 2001

  • EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA

  • Fellow of Global Trauma Recovery Institute, 2020

Publications

“Building Resilience in the Parents of Exceptional Children.” This dissertation developed a program for preventing and treating stress-related disorders in parents of disabled children. You can find it online at ProQuest or submit an inquiry here for more information.

Volunteer Experience

  • Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces Facilitator, 2023-present

  • Overseas Mission Fellowship Counselor 2020-present

  • Humanitarian Organization for Migrant Economics (H.O.M.E.), Counselor at Women’s Emergency Shelter 2019-2021

Personal Life

  • Married for 30 years with two sons

  • Foster parenting experience

  • Lived in southern U.S.A. and in Singapore

  • Hobbies: reading, travel, cross-cultural experiences, hiking, horseback riding

“Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance

to work through difficult problems.”

― Gever Tulley