I have always loved being around and serving people. I had initially planned to teach high school. I studied Spanish, History and Music at Brigham Young University. In the start of my senior year I watched the attacks to America that happened on 9-11. I wanted to serve more. 

After exploring some military options, I started a journey to become a Chaplain. I began a Master's of Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University and joined the Air Force Reserves as a chaplain candidate.  

While I love the Air Force, I found a greater purpose in helping people through counseling. This was an interesting change for me as I had never planned to be a therapist until I had finished a masters in the field. Yet, I began to see the value of counseling as I watch change and meaning come into people's lives.

I worked with a faith-based counseling agency for 18 years and recently have opened my own practice to broaden my reach and serve more people. I have worked with hundreds of couples ranging from minor concerns to affairs. I have done extensive work with depression, anxiety, life choices, and many other common concerns. 

I value feelings and experience and yet am unlikely to ask "How does that make you feel?". I focus on acknowledging thoughts and feelings and then finding practical tools to respond to them and engage in a rich and meaningful life. 

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I have been married for 25 years. We struggled with fertility for 10 years but now have 4 children; three boys and a girl (from 14 to 6). I enjoying running with my boys (they all beat me now). I mountain bike (rather poorly my x-rays would say). I enjoy disc golf (where I still can beat my boys). I find great joy with my family and serving within my faith community.