Sometimes change happens in life because we make it happen.  At other times, change happens because “life” happens whether we want it to or not.  In either case, dramatic improvements in life can result from being purposeful in the midst of change.

I will help you “step back” from your circumstances and remember what is important to you (including a few dreams that probably got lost along the way).  Then, it will be my joy to “come along-side” you while you cast a new vision and accomplish your vision one step at a time.

Transition and growth typically involve important times of decision.  These decisions may be in areas of personal relationships, career, lifestyle, finance, etc.  I will help you to clarify the issues involved and the values and beliefs you wish to apply in guiding your decision-making.  People rarely regret decisions made when they are guided by the values and principles they hold most dearly.

If we’re honest, we have all failed many times in our attempts to live Godly lives.  Some of us (including me) have fallen on our faces more than once.  At those times, it is easy to avoid God and church due to fear of not being “good enough.”  I have had many people come to me as a psychologist because they fear judgment and condemnation at church.  Well, the good news is that our God truly is a God of forgiveness and new beginnings!  I would love to help you in this process through acceptance and the power of His wonderful grace and mercy.

Those “failures” of Thomas Edison and Michael Jordan really did happen – over and over again.  If I may paraphrase, they have said that failure is never so much an objective reality as it is a state of mind.  If you are struggling with “failure” – either as defined by yourself or by someone else – I will help you to find the victory that surely can follow. 

When you have survived the initial stages of loss or grief, and you are ready to embrace the future, I will help you write the new chapters of your life.  We will write them in ways that honor your past, yet grow through it toward new purpose and fulfillment in the future.

Praise God for His grace and mercy and patience!!  Without them, where would we be?  Yet, He does desire for us to be purposeful in our walk with Him, and He will teach us if we have “ears to hear.”  It would be my delight to encourage you in your walk with the Lord and to help you clear away the “noise” in your life so that you can hear and respond to His “still, small voice.”  Chances are, you already know something the Holy Spirit would like you to do so that you can “abide” in Christ in a better way.  My covenant with you will be to walk along-side you without judgment or condemnation.

Whether you desire to enrich your relationship with a spouse or another family member, I am pleased to help you identify specific areas of strength and weakness and walk the path of making it better.  This service is for couples who are basically solid in their relationship and want to go from good to great!  I also work with individuals and couples before they decide to marry to work through issues and make decisions about whether they should marry.

In over 21 years of practice as a psychologist, I have worked with many apprehensive parents as they negotiate the difficulties of raising children in our culture.  Finding the best blend of “love-that-has-limits” is different for every young person in every family.  If you are looking for solid encouragement and common-sense help in structuring your home, we can tackle the challenges together.  If your child is younger than 8 years of age, or if (s)he needs psychological testing or psychotherapy, I will help you by referring you to an appropriate child therapist. 

Parenting in blended families brings with it unique challenges.  Yet many of the problems that arise can be minimized if the parent and step-parent are unified in their approach to structure and discipline in the home.  In a relatively brief period of time, we can cover many of the most important issues that set the stage for success.  Ideally, it is great to work together on parenting issues even before your marriage occurs.  In any event, it will be my pleasure to coach you toward the loving blended family that you desire.

Empty nest time is a time of redefining purpose and embracing new possibilities.  The same can be said of many other important life events.  Whether they be “good” (e.g. marriage, retirement, etc.) or “bad” (e.g. divorce, death of a loved one, etc.), these passages in life can be doorways to something good or they can be quicksand.  You get to decide.  It will be my privilege to walk with you through the new doors in your life and, when necessary, throw you a rope.