For the past 25 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside individuals through some of the most challenging seasons of their lives, offering empathetic and confidential encouragement, counsel, and care. As a husband and father of two, I understand firsthand the weight and beauty of family life: the ongoing investment a marriage requires, the demands of parenting, and the delicate work of balancing presence at home with the callings of vocation and service. I’ve weathered life's curveballs that included unexpected transitions, stinging losses, and profound joy. That lived experience shapes not only who I am, but also how I show up for the individuals, couples, and adolescents that I serve.

I hold an undergraduate degree in Near Eastern studies and Arabic language from Wayne State University and a graduate degree in pastoral ministry from Andrews University. I am currently finishing a second graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University. My professional background includes a variety of ministry roles, including education, pastoral ministry, administration, and domestic and international cross-cultural engagement. While I serve a wide variety of clients, my particular passion is coming alongside clergy, missionaries, and other Christian leaders who spend their lives pouring into others, often at significant personal cost to them and their families. My goal is to help them address the issues that are holding them back so they can lead and serve with greater freedom, integrity and clarity.

My approach is person-centered, attachment-informed, trauma-aware, and clinically grounded in evidence-based methods—all rooted in biblical spirituality. Person-centered means that you set the direction; I follow your lead and work at your pace. Attachment-informed means I pay attention to the relational patterns formed early in life that influence how we connect, lead, and cope today. Trauma-aware means I recognize that many presenting struggles have roots in earlier wounds, and I work to create a space where those can be explored safely. As one who strives to follow the life and teachings of Jesus, I bring those values into the counseling relationship with the consent of my clients, but never impose them on others. I am also convinced that counseling is not simply something a therapist does, but is a reflection of who they are. Healing unfolds in relationships built over time, with trust, respect, and genuine collaboration.

Research is increasingly demonstrating that clergy experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than the general population. These early wounds can shape a leader's life in profound ways, threatening integrity, limiting self-awareness, blurring boundaries, and accelerating the trajectory toward burnout. Much of my clinical work involves helping clients gain an honest perspective on their own story. I believe that this healing work is a core component of what Scripture calls sanctification. In our work together, you can expect thoughtful, unhurried conversation, honest reflection, and a collaborative process that leads toward lasting change.

I find great satisfaction in helping people gain deeper self-understanding, discover greater meaning and purpose, navigate grief and loss, and grow in resilience and joy. I take pride in my ability to connect cross-culturally, and I bring sensitivity and care to clients from a wide range of backgrounds and stories. Whatever brings you here, my aim is to support you in moving toward your goals and to walk alongside you as you grow into the fullness of who God created you to be. If you're ready to take that step, I'd be honored to hear from you.