Most of my life has been about figuring out life on my own. It was a lot of trial and error, risk, and failure. It was lonely, hard, and often times painful. What I really wanted was some kind of support. What I really needed was someone to be in the corner with me.
As I walked alone through difficult things like emotional, spiritual, and psychological abuse; discovered what it meant live out my fullest potential; and ultimately what it meant to be my true self - it wasn’t until I found people who would stand with me in my corner, no matter what, that I was able to start healing and experiencing life in the fullest of ways!
That’s what I want for every, single person and relationship!
I WANT TO BE IN YOUR CORNER!
ABOUT ME
I am a 3rd generation Arizonian and am an avid sports fan. I love sports, digging into a good book, watching documentaries, and finding good, local coffee shops. If there is a good pour-over option, I’m there!
I have an amazing wife, Jessica, who I’ve been married to for over 13 years. It has, is, and always will be a wild ride that I wouldn’t trade for the world! Jessica is the co-owner and clinical director of Stories Counseling in Gilbert and Tempe, AZ. She is a licensed psychotherapist (LPC) specializing in trauma.
We have two sons, Weston and Maverick (ages 11 and 9). They live up to their crazy names and our house is definitely a boy house! But we also have three girl dogs (Lady, Roxy, and Cookie).
I have spent most of my professional life working with teens, young adults, and young couples. I have been a certified life and relationship coach for over 3 years and currently hold certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming for Life Formation, Internal Family Systems and 1-2-3 Magic for parenting, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples as I seek to help people find health and healing in all aspects of their life.
I hold a Doctorate in Philosophy and Religion. My dissertation/work was on creating an innovative framework for healing through the intersection of psychology and philosophy.
I am a Chaplain for the Mesa Fire Department, helping first responders through trauma, faith crises, and healing.
CERTIFICATIONS
Doctorate in Open and Relational Theology (DThM)
Certified Life Coach (INLP)
Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (MPNLP)
Licensed and Ordained Minister (ORDM)
Certificate in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT)
Certificate in Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Certified 1-2-3-Magic Family Trainer®
