Services
About My Clients
Tired of the status quo? Stuck in a rut in your relationships, wellness, business, intimacy, or spirituality? I help align all parts of your life with your true authentic self. Together, we’ll secure genuine change through acceptance first. I help with: 1) couples with addiction, ADHD, or anxiety, 2) men with sexual compulsions or infidelity, 3) cohabiting couples in distress, 4) engaged/premarital counseling, and 5) sexual issues. I also offer Christian counseling for those who want it.
My Background and Approach
I have a PhD in marriage and family therapy and I'm licensed for independent practice as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT 111604), the District of Columbia (LMFT200001211), and Maryland (LCMFT, LCM754), and am a professional coach across the U.S. I'm also a former associate professor of psychology and counseling and a former pastor. Our mission at HigherChange LLC is to be a safe space for people to be accepted and to grow into their life goals. I went from “stress to success” in my life by finding serenity. My own personal life story is about going from being unmotivated and stuck in negative thinking, to surrendering to finding serenity and peace in my life. I’m most passionate about accepting people from all backgrounds, especially those who have been rejected by society and helping people who struggled with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction to find peace and acceptance in their lives.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
My motto is "Acceptance First." This has transformed my approach to counseling, coaching, and teaching and I'm known for creating safe and accepting spaces. I like to deconstruct labels because labels, while important, can becoming limiting. We are human beings first and foremost. While I'm a member of the Christian faith, I prefer to call myself a "follower of Christ" to avoid the exclusivity associated with it. I believe that Jesus Christ shared healing love to everyone he met regardless of who they were. As such, my practice, HigherChange, serves people of all faiths or non-faith persuasion, and Christian counseling is available for those who seek it. HigherChange accepts people where they are, and welcomes those who hold different beliefs or lifestyles without imposing any. Life and the path to ultimate wholeness can be both challenging and rewarding at the same time, and we look forward to joining together with you in this journey towards HigherChange.