I often tell people I am a counselor because I am not fit to do anything else. The truth is, I am a helper and people have always seems to find it easy to talk to me, to open up to me.

I think I work well with most anyone, but I would have to say that those who are introspective, curious, and interested in learning about themselves how they relate to the world are the ones I work best with. I also work well with reluctant clients as they often come to therapy with preconceived notions of what to expect and are often pleasantly surprised.

The Serenity Prayer. Whether one is religious or not, I wish everyone focused more on trying to change what can be changed, accepting what cannot be changed, and were good at discerning the difference between those things.

A beautiful sunset. Sunrise also, but that's too early. Family and friends. A client who sees and feels the positive change occurring in their lives. It is energizing to me.

A conversation. There is information that obviously needs to be collected in a first session, but I try to approach that in as informal and relaxed way as possible. We will talk about what brought you here and what your goals are for therapy.

The main thing is to have folks feel comfortable and that I am present with them.

I think that learning about ouselves and how to cope with life's difficulties is a really cool thing. Obviously there is a great deal of pain in life but that does not mean that therapy has to be painful. I believe it can often be a fun process.

I spend quality time with my wife, play tennis and golf, listen to music, and read.

The same thing that defines me as a professional. Connection.