Are you going through important life changes? Is conflict or a loss of connection destroying your relationship with your partner? Do you feel a loss of connection with yourself, your family, with others, or with God? Challenges are often disguised opportunities to learn new skills. Hope comes alive when we change the focus and the interpretations we give to our experiences free from our own destructive judgments and those of others. Together, let’s leverage dynamic change strategies, spiritual principles, and my 30 years of clinical experience to create an atmosphere where hope and health improves your relationships and your quality of living. I help adults ages 25+, address relationship crises such as escalating conflict; grief and loss; breakdowns in communication; issues at home and work; self-esteem; co-dependency; boundaries; and the role that trauma often plays in getting stuck and staying stuck in addictive behavior patterns. Education 1999 MS-MFT, University of Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, WI) 1988 MDIV, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, (Fort Worth, Texas) 1985 BA – Philosophy, Morehouse, College (Atlanta, Georgia) License, Certifications & Awards 2021 Florida Certified Telehealth Practitioner 2021 Florida Certified Master’s Level Addicition Professional 2021 Minnesota Approved Supervisor MFT 2018 Florida Qualified Supervisor MFT/MHC 2018 Licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, Florida Board of Social Work, MFT, and MHC 2015 Licensed in Clinical Social Work, MN Board of Social Work 2001 Licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy 1995 Ordained in Christian Ministry, Farish Street Baptist Church (Jackson, MS) 1983 Licensed in Christian Ministry, Farish Street Baptist Church (Jackson, MS) Additional Training 2024 Gottman Therapy – Level 1 2023 C0-occurring Disorders Intensive 2023 Florida Supervisor Update 2018 Brief Strategic Family Therapy 2017 AAMFT Fundamentals of Supervision (Didactic/Interactive) 2017 Functional Family Therapy 2013 Motivational Interviewing Certification (Introductory and Intermediate) 2013 Myers Briggs Type Indicator Certification 2008 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certification (Group Skills and Individual Therapy Modes) Professional Activities and Memberships * International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)