ABOUT ME
Counselor, clinical supervisor, and counselor educator in Belmont, NC, near Charlotte
A path shaped by my own counseling
Before becoming a counselor, I spent more than a decade as a professional photographer and designer. Going through career counseling myself changed my direction, and showed me firsthand how much difference the right support can make. Since then, I’ve devoted my career to helping others navigate mental health challenges, relationships, and life’s hardest transitions.
What I do
Counseling: I work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of mental health, rehabilitation, and wellness needs, in person and online across North Carolina.
Clinical supervision and consultation: I supervise LCMHCAs and CRC candidates, and consult with clinicians and organizations.
Counselor education: As Associate Dean and Program Director of a doctoral program in Counselor Education & Supervision, I prepare the next generation of counselors and counselor educators. I also serve as a CACREP site reviewer.
Author: I’ve created the Super Simple Journals, a series of guided journals for reflection, goals, and gratitude.
Workshops and training: I lead workshops on counseling and wellness topics and am always open to collaborating.
Credentials
PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling and Counselor Education
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), North Carolina
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
What drives my work
Friends and colleagues have called me a renaissance man, mostly because of my eclectic background and love of new experiences. I care deeply about cultural diversity and social justice, which shapes both my work with clients and my research on cultural competence and racial identity development among counselors.
I also have a long-standing appreciation for technology, but I believe we should unplug more often. That tension led to my focus on problematic gaming and technology use. I believe people flourish when they’re encouraged, that every individual has real power to change, and that most everything is done better in community.