I have a Bachelor’s in Divinity, a Master’s in Counseling, and I’ve been a Board Certified Coach since 2015 but the question you have is, “Can he help me?”

I also have specialized training in: C-IQ (Neuro-science of Relationships); Trauma; Acceptance and Commitment; Attachment; Mild-Moderate Anxiety and Depression; Grief; Abuse Cycle; Affairs and Recovery; Gottman’s Seven Principles; Addiction and Recovery; Grief. If there is something else you are looking for, ask. I will be honest about my training and limitations.

In general, couples get the most benefit from coaching when they want to be on the same team, find a way to quit blaming, and are open to learning new skills.

Individuals get the most when they are open to looking at how their own thoughts, behaviors, and emotions can change.

Coaching is best for people who are ready to learn new tools, skills, and practices and is not a subsitute for therapy when that is called for. I can get a good sense about that in the first couple of sessions and have helped many couples and individuals who initially appear to be completely stuck.

My coaching is based on the way humans are designed and what we’ve learned about our brains and emotions and behaviors. We use evidence-based tools and practices which support trust and find meaningful connection. This has to work in your real life as a leader.

I meet with the two of you together and also with each of you individually because that works.

I help couples learn to use their brain to support rather than sabotage their  relationships.

I understand how/why people change and help couples work as a team as they change ineffective patterns.

I help you gain comfort with new skills and measuring your progress toward the meaningful connection you want.

Along with my education and experience as a pastor, my recent work with a major mental health provider has provided hundreds of hours with people dealing with mild – moderate anxiety and depression.

Coaching is not a substitute for therapy but the coaching approach has been effective in a broad range of situations which used to be reserved for licensed counselors and therapists. I can usually determine in a few sessions if coaching could be an effective approach (sometimes alongside of therapy).

I will be honest about my limitations because I want you to get the level of support that is right for you. When I cannot directly address something, I often know about a helpful resource.

Right. That statement could mean a lot of things.

As a coach I respect every person’s responsibility to decide what they will believe and practice. As a follower of Jesus Christ, however, I will not use any approach until I have determined how it is aligned with the message and mission of the Bible.

Here is a brief example. When the idea of ‘boundaries’ became popular, I was initially unmoved. I was determined to survey the life of Jesus in scripture to see if He had clear boundaries before I could accept the concept. Then, what I found in His life could inform my life and my coaching.

For me, faith-based is about integration of my faith with my coaching. When I am coaching with people who share my faith, we can explore a source beyond our human wisdom and ability.