About Me
As a clinician and retired U. S. Marine, I have more than 30 years of experience working with diverse groups in clinical, military, law enforcement and educational environments. My experience encompasses developing, implementing and managing Human Services and Clinical Programs, and providing therapeutic and victim assistant services.
I am fascinated by human learning and development, our learning process, our ability or inability to adapt to our environment, and how mental health and substance abuse factor into our capacity to function as human beings.
I am intrigued with the interaction and relationships between the vulnerability process and environmental stressors that determine, influence or encourage co-occurring disorders – especially with those that are impoverished or disadvantaged.
That interest also includes how the right cultural context and low self-esteem may influence the vulnerability process.
My philosophy: We are forever students of life.
As the world evolves, so must we if we are going to be effective. There are times when silence is not golden and you must ask the hard questions to not only gain knowledge, but to understand. It’s through knowledge that we can effect change.
I am committed to asking the hard questions and assisting in finding resolutions.
My professional experiences have been tremendous as well as rewarding for me. I wake up every day looking forward to a new challenge. As a clinician I am afforded the opportunity of daily challenges to assist others in reaching their maximum potential, and I am honored to serve in this capacity.