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My reason for becoming a therapist is to provide a space where you are never judged for the problems you have, what you've had to do to survive, or what dreams you have for life.

 

Prior to this career as a psychotherapist, I had worked for over 25 years running my own graphic design studio providing creative direction, strategy, graphics, illustrations, logo design, and marketing consultation to lifestyle brands. Working in the industries of action sports companies, movie + entertainment studios, bands, ad agencies, start-ups, Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurs. My passion for learning, collaboration, desire to be of service and an ally to anyone who struggles with the effects of problems in their life led me to this career. This shift has allowed me

to align more deeply with my values, core beliefs, to live a more purpose driven 

and compassionate career and life.

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I live as a father, son, husband, pet owner, plant based, hiker, mountain biker, an educator, meditator, influenced by social construction, philosophy, and Buddhist dharma.

* Occasionally: Surfer and artist.

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Career Experiences

• 08/2021 - Present, Adjunct Faculty, Pepperdine Grad. School of Ed. & Psychology, Irvine, CA

• 11/2018 - Present, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Shanti OC, (Non-profit community mental health care), Laguna Niguel, CA

• 06/2017 - 08/2018, Assoc. Marriage & Family Therapist, Erin Pollard Therapy, Costa Mesa, CA

• 02/2017 - 06/2018, Group & Ind. Counselor, R&R Recovery, Huntington Beach, CA

• 08/2016 - 08/2018, Assoc. Marriage & Family Therapist, California Family Institute, Costa Mesa, CA

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Structured Education

• M.A. Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University, Irvine, CA

• B.S. Industrial Design, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena,

• 200 hour/100 day Level 1 Meditation Teacher Certification: The Veda Center: Charlie Knoles

 

Honors

• Psy-Chi International Honor Society of Psychology (Pepperdine Graduate School)