Faculty

Education

Additional Education

Licensed psychologist in state of CA.  Qualified Medical Examiner in the state of CA.

Classes Taught

General Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Lifespan Development; Tests & Measurements; History & Systems of Psychology; Epistemology & Worldview; Foundational Skills in the Behavioral Sciences; Psychophysiology; Human Growth & Development; MFT Counseling Theory; MFT Counseling Techniques; Family Therapy I & II; Professional Practice Seminars I & II; Pre-Practicum; Professional Law & Ethics; Advanced Psychopathology; Community Mental Health Counseling; Career Counseling; Psychodiagnostics; Empirically-Based Treatment Approaches for Severe Mental Illness; Play Therapy; Standard Care Approaches for Externalizing Disorders; Practicum I & II; Christian Perspectives of Professional Counseling; Psychopharmacology; Child Abuse & Neglect; HIV/AIDS Counseling; Grief Counseling; Aging and Mental Health

Academic Areas / Scholarly Interests

Clinical supervision; couples therapy; psychological impact of miscarriage, infertility, and other pregnancy-related issues.

Teaching Experience at Institutions Other than CBU

Assistant Professor of Psychology at Biola University 2007-2012

Church Membership / Activities

The Grove Church

Community Service / Involvement

American Psychological Association; California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Interests / Hobbies / Travel / Family

Tennis, piano, playing with my family, camping, hiking, and eating great food.

Personal Quote / Scripture / Philosophy of Education

"If you want to make the world a better place, go home and love your family."  -- Mother Teresa