Biography and Mission as a Couples Counselor

I began my study of relationships and psychology in 1995 with Global Relationship Centers (GRC). Bill Reidler was my teacher and the founder of GRC. The psychological theory he taught was that of Dr. Alfred Adler and included the influence of Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D. In 1998 I received a teaching certificate from GRC after having completed more than 2000 hours of instruction and practice designed to establish expertise in a variety of areas related to coaching. These areas included such diverse topics as self acceptance; living a passionate, fulfilled life; creating inner peace; the ability to influence others; assertiveness training; conflict resolution; family dynamics; the power of forgiveness; and skills to build intimate, loving relationships.

I have been a full-time Marriage and Relationship Counselor and Coach since 2000. Most of my clients have come to me for help with relationships. I also help people with career, or personal hurdles. I’m a member in good standing of the International Coach Federation.

My focus in relationship and marriage counseling is to help individuals build meaningful and fulfilling relationships in families, marriages and careers. Society offers much encouragement to find a “soul mate,” to make money and to achieve our goals. A wealth of confusing, and sometimes inaccurate, information is available about how to do that. One of my objectives is to help others find “the truth within,” which will enable them to live the fulfilled lives they seek.

I became a minister in December 2001. I was ordained in the Universal Life Church. My intent in marriage counseling is not to endorse any particular faith, but to encourage couples to create loving and harmonious relationships.

In the past century we’ve begun a movement in the world to correct the political, educational and economic imbalance between men and women. We’re in the midst of a difficult process of redefining the roles of men and women, not only in the world but also in the family. This shift has led to uncertainty in relationships and has caused great upheaval in the family and in society. The rules of life we used for centuries are being questioned. What works? This is the question we help people answer for themselves. Meaningful and effective solutions are possible, and that is what I offer as a marriage counselor and couples coach.