Most people who work with me will comment that I'm not like other therapists...

I'm a grounded, practical, nuts and bolts kind of guy. I don't like to get too caught up in the theoretical. (Although I try and offer poignant advice through the lens of my 30+ years of practice.) Therapy is more than just talking to people.  It is the application of scientific knowledge. from research on human behavior, the change process, and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in brining the reluctant individual to the table. Therapy works well when people are willing participants. When sharing your feelings is not always comfortable, I am the guy who can usually get someone to talk. I often give homework and have been known to ask challenging questions. Most of my clients are high achieving, highly successful people who have perhaps struggled in their personal life at times because of the stress of their careers or lifestyle. My work as the Staff Psychologist for the Houston Fire Department has also enhanced my understanding of traumatic stress, sleep disorders, crisis management, substance issues, and suicide prevention. I am one of the few private practitioners in Houston with practical experience  in relieving and resolving Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD).

High Achieving

• Valedictorian of high school class
  
• Winner of Full Academic College Scholarship
  
• Twice recognized as most Outstanding Cadet at Texas A&M University, Corps of Cadets
  
• Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Texas A&M University
  
• Outstanding Graduate of Texas A&M Psychology Department
  
• Outstanding Graduate of Texas A&M Army R.O.T.C. Department
  
• Perfect “A” average in both master’s and doctoral programs
  
  
  

Leadership

• Commanded U.S. Army Company w/ TOP SECRET MISSION
  
• Past-president of Houston Psychological Association
  
• Past-president of Texas Psychological Association
  
• Outstanding Mentor Award, Houston Assn. for Marriage and Family Therapy
  
• Clinical Director, Houston Fire Department Critical Incident Stress Management Team
  
• Director, Houston Fire Department Firefighter Support Network
  
• One of the few psychologists in the country employed full-time by a fire department 

Highly Trained

• Bachelor’s in Psychology from Texas A&M University
  
• Master’s in Counseling from the University of Maryland—Far East
  
• Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin
  
• Psychology Internship at the Houston V.A. Medical Center
  
• National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
  
  

Highly Experienced

• Began work in behavioral health field in 1972
• Licensed psychologist since 1987
• Recognized leader by colleagues
• Married for over 45 years
• Trainer and supervisor for psychotherapists