My goal-oriented approach draws from both my life experiences and academics.

I certainly have experience with making major life changes!

After graduating from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1978, I worked my way up to eventually operating and owning a highly successful business.

During those years I experienced marriage, fatherhood, divorce, remarriage and raised a close and emotionally healthy blended family with my second wife.

In 2004 I had the opportunity to sell my business, which allowed me to return to my earliest goal: helping people with their personal challenges.

I attended the Psychological Studies graduate program at Seton Hall University and earned a master's degree with high honors specializing in Marriage and Family therapy.

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Memberships, Affiliations and Additional Training:

  • The Ackerman Institute for the Family
  • Dr. Kenneth Hardy of the Eikenberg Institute for Relationships
  • International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
  • New Jersey Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (NJAMFT)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)