Hello, I am licensed professional counselor whose main focus is trauma. I am a trained Somatic Experience Practitioner (SEP) and trained in EMDR.  I worked as a therapist for over 15 years. EMDR in conjunction in collaboration with Somatic Experiencing allows the client to dip into the traumatic memories, or body sensations, with less flooding and overwhelm than treatments like exposure therapy. The goal is to create a different relationship with the past rather than merely move on from it. For most clients with addiction, depression, or attachment challenges underlying trauma may be at the root and driving dysfunctional behavior.

I began my career as a wilderness therapist and believe that while much healing can be done in nature there are times and events that need to addressed by looking deeper and creating a different relationship with our personal history. I have worked in private practice and in treatment centers for the last 16 years. I am passionate about the outdoors and international climbing and mountaineering. I live in Redstone with my wife, 2 dogs and 2 cats. My office is in Carbondale and am currently accepting new clients.