In 1998, my lovely wife and I were married at Clifton United Methodist Church—a place that continues to hold deep personal meaning for us. At that time, I was working as an engineer, doing projects for Procter & Gamble and General Electric, solving problems involving material things. Shortly after our marriage, I lost my engineering job, which prompted a period of reflection about what I truly wanted to do with my life.
While engineering satisfied my love for problem-solving, I realized I wanted to invest in something more enduring—people. That desire to make a lasting difference led me to pursue a new path in counseling. I returned to school and earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary, graduating in 2002.
From 2002 to 2012, I served as a case worker and individual and family counselor with several organizations, including the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, the Children’s Home of Cincinnati, Hamilton County Job and Family Services, and Concern Services. During that time, I also provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling for corporations such as Procter & Gamble and General Electric through Concern Services, helping employees address a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
In 2012, I joined Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), where I collaborated closely with medical doctors in the Emergency Department. Over the course of my work there, I have completed more than 4,500 psychiatric assessments in the Emergency Department. More recently, my focus has shifted to outpatient counseling within CCHMC’s outpatient psychiatry program, where I provide therapy for children and families.
In 2017, I founded Telehealth Hope Counseling, where I first met with clients at Clifton United Methodist Church—the same church where I married my wonderful wife in 1998. Today, I continue to help people overcome life’s challenges through telehealth, using technology as a tool to bring hope and healing to others.
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients identify and change negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. I am also a New Life credentialed counselor and have served at New Life’s weekend workshops, including Every Man’s Battle and Intimacy in Marriage. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping many individuals and couples work through anxiety, depression, marriage issues, sexual addiction, and anger management.
That’s my story—and I’d love to hear yours.