Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Doctor of Education, (Ed. D.), Counseling (Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 2001)
• Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1987)
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (University of Missouri, St. Louis, 1983).

Professional Counseling Experience

• Licensed Professional Counselor, private practice, Canon City, CO (2022-current)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, private practice, Rockford, IL (1993-2021)
• Marital/Family Therapist, Family Services Association, Beloit, WI (1990-1995)
• Adolescent and Child Psychotherapist, Covenant Children’s Home, Princeton, IL (1987-1989)

College Courses Taught as Adjunct Professor

• Self-Care in Christian Ministry (Rock River Christian College (2015)
• Introduction to Christian Counseling Rock River Christian College (2014)
• Psychological Disorders (Judson University: 2000-2007)
• Introduction to Counseling (Judson University: 2000-2001).

State Licenses

• Illinois: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) (License # 180-000340)
• Colorado: Licensed Clinical Counselor (LPC) (License #LPC.00118059)

Professional Memberships

• American Counseling Association (2018 to 2022)
• American Association of Christian Counselors (1989 to 2022)

Advanced Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Advanced Training in CBT by Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D. (over 25 CEU hrs 1995-2015)
• Advanced Training in CBT by David Burns M.D. (over 15 CEU hrs 1995-2015)
• Advanced Training in CBT by Albert Ellis, Ph.D. (6 CEU hrs 2001)
• Advanced Training in Schema Therapy by Jeffrey Young Ph.D. (8 CEU hrs, 1997)
• Advanced Training in CBT by Arthur Freeman, EdD (over 20 CEU hrs 1995-2015)
• Clinical supervision in CBT under Mervin Smucker, Ph. D. at the Cognitive Therapy Institute of Milwaukee (over 15 hours, 1999)

Advanced Training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• FACT: Focussed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Patty Robinson Ph.D. and Kirk Strosahl, Ph.D., 15 CEU hrs, 2024.
• ACT in Practice by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. , 15 CEU hrs, 2023.
• ACT Immersion by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D) 15 CEU hrs, 2022.
• Advanced Training in ACT by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. 12 CEU hrs, 2012)

 Advanced Training in Christian Counseling 

• Transformational Prayer Ministry (TPM) Apprenticeship (24 unit hours) under Dr. Ed`Smith, Campbellville, KY, August 21-24, 2002; Basic Principles (8 unit hours), Dr. Karl Lehman, Chicago, December 2001.
• Freedom in Christ Training: Advanced Seminar for Counselors & Clergy (15 hrs). Dr. Neil Anderson, October 27 & 28, 1994, Rockford, IL.