ABOUT ME

With more than thirty years of experience in providing spiritually integrated counseling for individuals, couples, and families, I understand life as a spiritual journey that is given meaning in relationships—to self, to others, and with God. I find inspiration in seeing spiritual, emotional, and relationship renewal and growth occur in those I am called to serve. In essence, I believe that the counseling relationship in a sacred journey whose end is the health and wholeness of my clients.

You may find it helpful to know some of my qualifications. I an Episcopal priest; a Diplomate, American Association of Pastoral Counselors (www.aapc.org); a Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (aamft.org); a Certified Sex Therapist, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (www.aasect.org); a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Approved Supervisor; a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Supervisor; and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (www.iitap.com). I also belong to The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists (www.marriagefriendlytherapists.com) and The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health. Prior to entering private practice, I served as Clinical Director for the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health in San Antonio for almost seventeen years.

You may also be interested to know that I have also been an adjunct professor for Webster University for thirty-five years, teaching numerous graduate courses in counseling and psychotherapy. It has been my pleasure to teach graduate courses in counseling at other local universities as well. Courses I have taught include marital therapy, family therapy, foundations of counseling, human sexuality, assessment and diagnosis in counseling, counseling ethics, professional orientation, pastoral counseling, and others.

A member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors since 1974, I have a long-standing interest in the integration of spirituality and the behavioral sciences. Always working within the spiritual and value framework of my clients, I honor the important role that spirituality has in everyday life and in managing difficult life situations. Although my Christian values are very important to me, I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families of various faith groups.