I am a psychotherapist, a licensed social worker (LCSW), a certified sexual addiction therapist (CSAT), and have training in working with partners who have experienced trauma related to being in a relationship with a sex addict. Over the past 15 years, I’ve spent a tremendous amount of time and effort to find out as much as I can about sexual addiction, love addiction, codependency, and what it takes to have a healthy relationship. I have been personally trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the foremost leader in sexual addiction treatment, and by Pia Melody, the foremost leader in love addiction and codependency treatment.

I grew up in Dallas attending Jesuit high school. After graduation, I went to the University of Arkansas where I met my future wife and graduated with a degree in finance. I came back to Dallas and worked for a fast paced Internet Company and was married shortly after. I have experienced the pressure of the high tech world, layoffs, and a stressful work environment. After five years in the Internet industry, I decided that it was time to change my life and I began my journey to my own healing, through treatment, after care, counseling, and meetings. I know what it is like to face difficult issues, seek help, and begin a lifelong journey.

In 2001, I decided to go back to school to get my masters degree in social work at the University of Texas at Arlington and start the process of becoming a psychotherapist. After graduation, I worked for five years at Turtle Creek Manor, a residential treatment center for dual diagnoses clients.

I started Bluffview Counseling in 2006 and am grateful daily to have the opportunity to work in a field that I love. I am passionate about what I do and would appreciate the opportunity to work with you and your family.