My life's work is helping people live a happy, fulfilling life. I am passionate about social justice, LBGTQIA equality, and helping folks struggling with issues related to sexual identity, gender, neurodiversity, grief, and trauma. I work with all populations of people, across the lifespan.

In 1996 I earned my master's degree in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin and my Ph.D. in 2001 from the University of Texas at Arlington. I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1996. I have been a featured presenter at several national conferences and published numerous articles about gender variance, youth issues, trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and related therapeutic topics.

I moved to Port Angeles with my wife and son in 2025. We love the incredible natural beauty and slower pace of life here on the Olympic Peninsula. I enjoy paddle boarding, hand building pottery, traveling, and reading. We have two wonderful poodle mix dogs that I love taking for walks.

I looking forward to meeting you and learning about how I can help you.