PERSONAL
Married. Sharon and I have one child.
Combat Veteran, United Staes Marine Corps, Viet Nam 1969-1970.
EDUCATION
B.S. Education/Psychology, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX. 1980
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS. 1983-1986
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS. 1986-1988
D.Min courses, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO. 1999-2003
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
Ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) 1989 to present.
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, NC #1240.
- Clinical member American Association or Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
- Clinical member North Carolina Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (NCAMFT).
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State of Texas Licensed Educator, 1980.
Former NC Licensed Foster Parents from 2001-2009.
Owner and Operator of Crossgates Marriage and Family Enrichment, Brandon, MS 1986-1989.
Acting/Interim Director, Hebron Colony and Grace Home, Inc., Boone, NC 1992-1997 (D&A).
Contract Therapist with Jackson Recovery Drug and Alcohol Center, Jackson, MS 1996-1989.
Intern Tyler Crisis Center, Tyler, TX 1987.
1989-1991, 1997-2006 - Pastoral Work in three Churches.
ONGOING CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE FOLLOWING
Assessment and Intervention of Marital Distress
Couples and Affairs: Managing the Clinical Challenges
Couples Focused Imago Therapy
Trauma And Brain Research
Attachment
Combat Related PTSD through the Veteran's Administration Continuing Education portal. OIF/OEF focus inclusive.
- What it PTSD?
- Group Therapy for PTSD
- Overcoming Barriers to PTSD Treatment Engagement
- Couples and PTSD
- PTSD and Families: Supporting Veterans, Returnees and Active Duty