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What I bring to the counseling/coaching relationship

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What is most important for you to know about me is that I will be genuine in our working relationship.  Being genuine involves an openness and willingness to share; to share the insights and perspectives I have gained through my life experiences (both professional and personal); to share objective feedback; to share when I don’t have the “right” answer and that maybe there is not just one “right” answer or solution; to share that on some level you just might have the right answer or solution if you will listen to it (and help you learn how to listen to yourself and others more effectively).  ​

Personal Experience

I have learned some of the most important lessons in life from my wife and five children--lessons on patience, acceptance, awareness, a sense of awe in the everyday, self-discipline, balance, the ability to focus, setting priorities, kindness, perseverance, respect and the value (even necessity) of  humor .  The experiences with my family have provided me with a host of examples of the best and the worst of what life and relationships are all about.

 I have lived in Colorado my entire life, and have lived in rural Colorado (Elbert County) for the last 28+ years.  My wife and I recently celebrated our 45th anniversary, and are blessed with four grandchildren.

Professional Experience
I have a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling and Guidance from the University of Northern Colorado, and am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Hypnotist.  I have many hours of continuing education/training beyond the degrees (including a majority of coursework toward completed toward a Doctorate in Professional Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado.)  A more detailed resume' is available on this web site. 

I have been working in the counseling field since 1975 and worked in settings that include: 
  • Private Practice providing Counseling services to children/adolescents and adults 
  • Outpatient and Residential Care for Chemical Dependency 
  • Residential Care for Children and Adolescents
  • Residential Psychiatric Care for Adults
  • Outpatient Counseling and Personal/Family Development in a Church Setting
My approach to counseling is primarily through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective.  When appropriate I utilize clinical hypnosis as an adjunct to the more traditional CBT approach.