Clinical Mental Health Therapist with the Sioux Falls Vet Center, providing readjustment counseling services through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Military combat veteran with a passion for serving veterans, first responders, and individuals navigating life’s challenges.

Specializes in the treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and trauma using evidence-based and person-centered approaches.

Previously served as a mental health professional with Avera Behavioral Health

Previously served as a Home-based Therapist with Southeastern Behavioral Health

Previously served as Volunteer Chaplain at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, offering spiritual guidance, encouragement, and pastoral support to incarcerated individuals.

Has also served with Volunteers of America (VOA), supporting vulnerable individuals and families through advocacy

Minnehaha County Safe Home

Graduate of Chadsey High School in Detroit, Michigan.

Earned undergraduate studies in Psychology and Religion from Augustana University.

Received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Dakota.

Committed to integrating clinical excellence, compassion, resilience, and hope in helping individuals achieve healing and personal growth.

Proud father of four adult children and grandfather of five grandchildren, whose family continues to be a source of inspiration and purpose.