I earned my doctorate and post-graduate master's degrees in psychology and my master's degree in counseling from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Professionally, I retired from the United States Air Force as a senior non-commissioned officer, and since retiring, have worked in several different behavioral health settings. In addition to my private practice, I am a graduate-level adjunct professor of counseling psychology.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll begin by getting to know one another and discussing your priorities to be addressed throughout our sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
With most clients, I prefer to adopt either a cognitive behavioral (CBT) or solution-focused approach to therapy. In practical terms this means that I enjoy collaborating with my clients to find solutions or coping strategies to their present day challenges; we can't change what's happened in the past but we can make a difference in the present and for our future.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I would describe my overall style as being solution-oriented, open-minded, and warm.