Counselor, Wellness Consultant, Spiritual Director, Retreat & Meditation Leader, Addiction Coach

I have practiced, researched, and developed my technique as a counselor for 28 years. I achieved this at Norwich University, along with a BS in psychology from Boston University, which focused on neuropsychology. My expertise is in public speaking, having won awards and delivered multiple presentations and workshops on topics such as stress management, emotional intelligence, leadership development, and the importance of a relationship with a benevolent creator.

In the simplest form, I utilize my academic training and clinical experience in CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy, revising old thought processes for the new, and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT). Finally, knowing the importance of relationships, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is the most empirically validated and researched therapy for helping couples bond. Research studies find that upon completion of EFT therapy, 70-75% of couples move from conflict and tension to love and connection, and approximately 90% show significant improvements overall in their relationship over the long term.

I use Expressive Therapies, creativity combined with the unique ability of the heart to guide people into discovering both their deeper non-surface/superficial feelings, often the persona we have falsely created, but to the wells of our heart-brains most profound intuitive, creative potential through meditational art therapy. I also enjoy incorporating centering breath work and journaling as a means to manage " catastrophic thinking," aka false thoughts, which can often predetermine adverse outcomes and promote brain responses that create triggers for our body to crave wrong thinking, foods, alcohol, drugs prescription or illicit and so on.

The stress our modern world promotes is always signaling that these valuable human emotions, experiences, and wisdom are not going to help manage our day, our thoughts, and our behaviors and result in the manifest destiny of which we were created to be in harmony with a more significant symbiotic life force. Once self-mastery and submission to what is truly greater in force and power is humbly acknowledged, a deep and profound transformation takes place within a person and they can begin to both experience and continue to create deep and lasting peace within our bodies and souls.

My expertise is all about managing this journey of inner experiences to produce better external daily pragmatic outcomes.

I use an innovative and integrative approach to counseling and coaching that acknowledges spirituality as one of the most significant aspects of a healthy personality and stable mind-body system. I am passionate about learning new skills and staying updated on my field's latest research and trends.

I value collaboration, compassion, and excellence, and I strive to bring these qualities to my work and global team of servants of the faith and service to humanity's whole health in all fields. Going forward, I am broadening my scope to travel and public speaking on these topics.