I currently provide psychotherapy sessions for individuals. I was born and raised in Germany and enjoy working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. My current professional work includes serving as an Associate Professor of Psychology at Asbury University and as an Adjunct Professor at Richmont Graduate University. I have been happily married for over 25 years and we have two adult children and a miniature poodle. My aspirational guiding motto is "loving God and loving people." I am also licensed to offer teletherapy in most states: License: 22830 E. Passport/Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)/ PsyPact22830 / 2025.
Regarding my professional background, I have owned a private practice since 2009. Prior to my private practice, I was employed at state prisons, outpatient mental health clinics, and sex offender treatment facilities. I obtained a PsyD degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university. In addition, I received an MDiv degree in Pastoral Counseling and Christian Formation, a certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Theology (MTh) degree in (applied) Theological Ethics (specialization in Christian Leadership), and a Doctor of Theology (DTh) in Christian spirituality. I have published PUBLICATIONS.pdf on Christian psychotherapy, marital enrichment, psychology of religion, spiritual formation, Christian spirituality, and leadership formation/ development.
● I am passionate about helping married couples improve their relationship. I focused on marital enrichment approaches and marital interventions during my graduate studies and have used research-based marital therapy approaches for more than 10 years.
● I have successfully utilized research-based interventions (including EMDR) to help clients achieve freedom from their intrusive symptoms stemming from past traumatic events. I have treated both males and females over the years and have helped clients with the following traumatic backgrounds: sexual abuse, domestic violence, childhood physical abuse and neglect, etc.
● For 10+ years I have helped both male and female clients achieve freedom from sexual compulsivity by utilizing individual and group therapy modalities. My treatment approach is non-judgmental and compassionate. I have helped clients draw healthy sexual boundaries to achieve lasting sobriety from the devastating effects of sexual addiction.
I also provide Spiritual Companionship to individuals who desire to grow spiritually in their walk with Jesus Christ and to become aware of God's presence in their daily lives.
Psychotherapy/ Spiritual Companionship: I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic environment for my clients. It is important to help my clients in a holistic manner, meaning to address their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, family context, as well as their subconscious motives and desires stemming from past relationships. I will address their spirituality if so desired. I lived in and visited several countries, which has made me very culturally sensitive. My therapeutic approach is heavily informed by Christian spirituality and I often use and/ or suggest spiritual formation practices (e.g., Christian meditation, prayer, Bible reading, etc.) if my clients desire it.
