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My Clients

If you are looking to begin a sacred journey of therapy or  simply getting back to some unfinished work in your life  to be the best version of yourself, it is important for you  to know that every client I welcome comes in with  strength! There are many who may never consider the  benefits of this process or avoid it altogether, but taking  that step is never one of weakness. I have seen so  many people heal and grow in their personal counseling  experience. It is very likely that there is more that is  “right” with you than “wrong” with you. 

My Background:

I obtained my Bachelor’s degree from the University of  Northwestern St. Paul in Psychology and my Master’s  Degree from Bethel University and Seminary in Clinical  Counseling. Both programs allowed me to look at 

counseling from an integration of faith and psychology. I  have had previous experience as a case manager prior  to starting my counseling profession in 2002 and  licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

My Experience and Approach:

Much of my clinical practice involves over 18 years of  Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is an  evidenced based approach to consider something from  a balanced perspective. Sometimes a dialectical  approach can help a person see something they might  be missing. One example that characterizes this is to  include both change that is needed and the acceptance  that is offered in the process. Change may be a hard  and necessary aspect of therapy, and it can include  genuine grace-giving acceptance!   

I have worked with many different clinical issues that are  presented in therapy. I have experience with couples  and families, individuals, mood disorders, anxiety,  depression, relational conflict and communication,  anger, trauma, addiction, spirituality, and mental illness.   

My approach is aimed at being precise in this process.  I’m dynamic and active in sessions and collaborative  with clients throughout their time in therapy. I like to join  with my clients by offering a light-hearted approach to  make the therapy process more comfortable. By using  humor, stories, and metaphors, it can help to bring 

deeper understanding to practical steps of progress. I  believe the progression toward change often begins with  awareness, followed by insight, emotional experiencing,  and acquisition of new skills. I often see the importance  of how a person’s identity is formed around their values,  culture, and beliefs.

My Interests:

I have been married for over 30 years and have two  adult sons who are also married. My wife and I spent  many years supporting our boys with their activities of  hockey, baseball, and football. I love golden retrievers,  music, video games, nature, and continuing to grow in  my relationship with a loving God.