This counselor became a counselor because he believes this field is the best way for him to help others. Becoming a counselor has granted this therapist the opportunity to help people from different backgrounds, help people who are from his community and provide hope in a way that only therapy can. This therapist has been grateful to be on both sides of therapy, as a clinician and as a client. Seeing the positive and transformative changes, both as a clinician and a client, makes this therapist proud to be a counselor and helps him look forward to what he does everyday.

This therapist works best with clients who are open, ready to engage in the therapeutic process and are willing to consider a different perspective. This therapist understands that there are barriers and fears that can sometimes make starting therapy a scary process. This therapist is willing to be present with clients through this process and to assist clients who desire to make lasting and positive changes to their lives.

This therapist is most excited to work with clients from his community and clients from different backgrounds. This therapist is also most excited to work with families and help create positive change within the family system.

Therapy is for everybody and starting therapy is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of strength.

This therapist wanted to make a positive impact in people's lives.

This therapist is inspired by the resiliency of people and how important the ability to connect can be. This therapist is inspired by the people he serves.

Clients can expect this therapist to create a safe, welcoming, and warm therapeutic environment. This therapist seeks to build trust and have a clear understanding of what the client wants to work on. Clients can expect the therapist to gain understanding of the client's background, an understanding of client's definition of the challenge they are facing and can leave the first session with a sense of hope and a plan to work on their goals for treatment within the future sessions.

This therapist seeks to accomplish building trust with the client and establishing a therapeutic connection. This therapist will gain a detailed understanding of the individual's background, what they are hoping to accomplish and ensure that the therapist's approach is a good fit for the client. This therapist will work with the client to establish goals that the client can leave the session feeling understood and having a sense of hope.

That I genuinely care about my client's wellbeing and want to see them accomplish what they want from life.

For fun and on my off time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing basketball, working out, going to the movies and eating some good food.

One thing that defines me, non-professionally, is my desire for people to feel comfortable being themselves around me. I have been told, both by strangers and family, that I have a calming presence. I like to embrace that because I find gratitude in knowing people can let their guard down around me. This has led to me connecting with people from so many different walks of life and learning something new that challenges my thinking and my experience.