EDUCATION
Ph.D. Counseling & Psychological Studies Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Concentration: Marriage and Family
Master of Science Mental Health Counseling
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) – 2022
Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) – 2020
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – 2016
National Certified Counselor (NCC) – 2014
Owner/President & Clinical Director The Transformation Specialists, LLC, Flossmoor, IL
January 2026 - Current
Adjunct Professor Kairos Pacific University, Tustin, CA
Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health Family Christian Health Center, Harvey, IL
January 2015 - January 2017
Mental Health Counselor SGA Youth & Family Services, Chicago, IL
November 2015 - February 2017
Case Manager Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery, Harvey, IL
September 2014 - January 2015
Clinical Therapist The Mentor Network, Matteson, IL
August 2013 - June 2014
Sexual Assault Counselor Guardian Angels Community Services, Joliet, IL
2001 - 2004
Lay Counseling Director Valley Kingdom Ministries, South Holland, IL
Youth Outreach Director Valley Kingdom Ministries
1998-2000
MINISTRY & SPIRITUAL INTEGRATION COMPETENCIES
Biblical counseling, pastoral care, and faith-driven intervention planning
Spiritually integrated trauma therapy
Christian worldview teaching and discipleship
Experience developing Christ-centered curricula for healing, identity formation, and emotional growth
CLINICAL TRAINING & SUPERVISION
Havana Wellness Institute – Clinical Supervision, 45 hours
PESI / Dr. Kathleen Chard – Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), 16 hours
CPT for PTSD / Dr. Alexander Puhalla – 20 hours clinical supervision
American Red Cross – CPR Certification
PUBLICATIONS
Spiritually Integrated Couples Cognitive Processing Therapy (2026)
The Journey to Transformation: Embracing God's Process for Change (2008).
Moving on From Military Sexual Trauma. ACEG Fall 2013 Newsletter (acegonline.org → Fall 2013).
