I have studied and practiced psychotherapy since the age of 21. I am certified in numerous therapy and treatment methods. I combine what I have learned from cognitive behavioral therapy, anxiety treatment methods, managing ADD symptoms, mindfulness/Buddhist philosophy, numerous certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (including Trainer) and publishing a book on how to use hypnotherapy to change beliefs - all to customize your session and creating a mix of coaching, supportive therapy and motivational interviewing to help you feel more confident and enjoy life more. 

I have extensive training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) - which is bashed as unscientific non-sense on the internet. This criticism is thrown from the allegedly "scientific field" of psychology which is founded on the idea of repressed urges from the id and wanting to kill your father to take possession of your mother. Not the best scientific theory or foundation for changing your experiences of life.

I am a published author in the field of belief change, Ericksonian hypnosis and NLP. I enjoy helping others uncover treasure within themselves. I don't work with lab rats. I work with people. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization and crisis intervention treatment. I have worked with LGBTQ+ individuals since long before there was an acronym. I have supported individuals in compartmentalizing alternative lifestyles so that they don't embarrass themselves at work or in social situations. I help some people accept the fact that their family may be a toxic gaggle of illnesses, and it really is okay to not be in contact. I help others discover how they create anxiety in themselves and teach a variety of skills for managing emotional states. My passion is helping people find insights into HOW they do the behaviors they do, so they can more easily shift the behaviors to get the same results - or different results. I also like helping people discover how past traumas and negative events can "echo" into present interactions and circumstances. Rather than label this a disease, I show people how to notice these connections and respond less to the resonance in the present. 

I laugh frequently and I may even tease about symptoms as an attempt to help you shift your perspective on your issues. I do not make fun of problems. I take my work seriously, but I will never take LIFE seriously - because it has this surprise-ending feature. I would be delighted to meet with you and find out if I can support you in making the shifts and changes that will help you build the life you desire.