Gottman Referral Network

About

General Questions I Usually Get:

How long have you been a therapist?
I've been practicing an independent licensed therapist for approximately 12 years.

What were you doing prior to couples work?
I worked as a crisis therapist inpatient for 6 years. It was there where I worked with severe mental illness. During those 6 years, I acquired extensive experience and ceritifcation in working with Addictions and Detox.

Are you married and do you have kids?
My wife and I married in 2013 and we currently have 4 (yes.. I said 4) kids. Ages 1,3,6, and 9.

Where are you originally from?
Originally, I am from South Florida: Fort. Lauderdale specifically but I'm currently living in IA.

How long have you been living in Iowa? We've been living here since 2018.

What Sets You Apart from other therapist?
- Energetic Delivery
- Excellent Communicator/Facilitator
- Willing to hold challenging partners accountable in a grace filled manner.
- (In Addition to being certified in Gottman Method, I have training in Mediation Services)
- I have real life experience/insight with being in a cross cultural/interracial marriage.
- I do have a faith-based background (for couples that determine faith is important)- Christian Non-Denominational
- I.A.A.D.C - Certification (International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor)
- E.M.D.R Trained - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
( Very Effective for Trauma Work Especially for Military Vets and First Line Responders or anyone who has suffered any form of physical, sexual, or existential trauma)

Special populations

I work with everyone but special populations might include: Addictions, Interracial, Blended Family