For the past twenty-nine years, I have been married to my wife for whom I am very thankful to be with. We have four children, two adult children and two teenagers including one adoptive daughter. We love camping, bicycling, and kayaking together. I grew up on a farm in West Central MN. My parents loved God and did their best to demonstrate how to serve others, work hard using the skills and strengths I was given, and to be a channel in which God could encourage and strengthen others. At a young age, Jesus became both the Master and Closest Friend (Jn. 15:15) of my life and he has given hope and peace during challenging times as a teenager, young adult, husband, and father. Helping others to find hope and a deeper (or even new) faith has been my desire in working with people, both individuals and families, for the past twenty-nine years. I’ve worked as a school counselor, in-home therapist, and clinical counselor, and seen clients in inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment centers and in an outpatient mental health clinic setting. I love to learn and to expand my skills and knowledge with the intention of helping my clients heal and grow more deeply and completely.

Areas of Interest: EMDR Certified Therapist (trauma & abuse), anxiety, HeartMath Certified Practitioner (biofeedback), cognitive behavioral therapy, co-occurring disorders, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, PTSD, sex/pornography addiction, spiritual growth, addictive behaviors, men’s Issues, personality strengths and disorders, parent-child conflict. Works with individuals (ages 10 - 15 and 18+), married couples, and families.

Education and Experience: Master of Science in Applied Psychology - St. Cloud State University. Undergraduate major of Biblical Studies with an emphasis in counseling - Oak Hills Bible College (now known as Oak Hills Christian College), Bemidji, MN. Has completed extensive training in EMDR, DBT, Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, and additional training in Anger Resolution, Psychological Testing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In addition, I have facilitated an online course in Addiction for ten years for a two-year college in greater MN. 30+ years experience.