EDUCATION
June 1998 M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary
June 1996 M.A. Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
May 1992 B.S. Psychology, California State University of Long Beach
CERTIFICATES - LICENSES - TRAINING
2002 Multi Dimensional Therapy
2000 Domestic Violence Certified
1999 Addiction & Anger Management Training
1999 Faculty Certification, University of Phoenix
1999 Pastoral Therapy License
1998 Certified Christian Counseling
1997 Marriage & Family Credential
1998 Life Coaching Certification
1992 Ordination License, New Visions Christian Fellowship
TEACHING
University of Phoenix /Southern California Campus
2001-2016 Faculty: Teach courses in general psychology and religion
Lead Faculty 2004-2007 on group & on-line modalities
Pacific Oaks College / Pasadena, CA
2007-2008 Adjunct faculty: Teach family addictions graduate courses.
Azusa Pacific University / Azusa, CA
1999-2002 Adjunct Faculty: Taught in departments of Global Studies, Psychology, Religion and Social Work at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Fuller Graduate School of Theology/ Pasadena, CA
1997-1998 Guest Lecturer: Taught Liturgical Dance Workshops every quarter. It became an independent study course for students.
Counseling-Coaching Experience
2000-2024 Private Practice: Counseling, Coaching, Consulting, Mediation
2009-2024 Chaplain Therapist, Enclave Ministries
2011-2013 Addictions Life Coaching Group, Crossing Church
2004-2012 Coaching-Therapy, Life Dynamics Group
2002-2024 Mental Sport Coaching, Private Clients
2006-2008 Clinician, Wonderland Rehabilitation Center
2002-2003 Enclave Mentoring Groups Director, Azusa Pacific University
2000-2002 Celebrate Recovery Small Groups Director, Malibu Vineyard
1999-2000 Co-therapist for Domestic Violence Groups, Foothill Family Service
1997-1999 City Of El Monte Police Department, Community Relations Counselor
1999 School Counselor with El Monte Unified at Mulhall Elementary
1993-1999 New Visions Christian Fellowship, Pastoral counseling with adults.
1997-1998 Mountain View School District & Boys Republic Group Home School Counselor
1997-1998 School Counselor with El Monte Unified School District; New Beginnings Alternative Mulhall Elementary School; Loma Middle school, and Durfee Junior High School.
Spring 1997 Christian Assembly Church, Co-therapist working with couples and singles.
1995-1997 Pasadena Training Society, residential treatment care facility for abused boys ages 6-17. Employed as Counselor II and Crisis Counselor IV.
July 1994 Counseling for Youth Development Program with the San
Bernardino County Probation Department.
1988-1989 Harambee Family Center, Program Director.
1987-1989 Inner City counseling with at risk youth in North West Pasadena.
WORKSHOPS
2003 “Couples Relationship Workshop”: Azusa Pacific University.
1999 “Dance the Heart of God”: Five week independent study course at
Fuller Seminary as guest instructor.
1998 “Premarital & Marital Enrichment”: New Visions Christian Fellowship
1997 Fostering Intimacy with God”: Azusa Pacific University for the “Living Waters Club”
1991-93 “Ministry in the Inner City”: 2 day workshop at Student Center for World
Missions in downtown Los Angeles for Ridge Burns as speaker/tour guide.
SEMINARS
1998 “Worship and Intimacy”: 2 day seminar for San Gabriel Trinity Lutheran
Church as retreat speaker.
1997 “Prayer & Hearing God’s Voice”: 2 day seminar for San Gabriel Trinity
Lutheran Church as camp speaker.
1994 “Hearing God’s Voice & Prophetic Ministry”: 3 day seminar for
Cornerstone Christian Church in Washington State
1991 “Inner City Ministry”: 1 day seminar at Forrest Home for Lake Avenue Church
Winter Camp.
1989 “Law and Prayer in Schools”: 1 day seminar
at Young Nook Korean Church of Glendale for Church conference.
SPECIALTY AREAS
TEACHING TOPICS
Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, Dating & Mating, Communication Tools & Skills, Resolution Conflict, Family Systems, Basic Therapy Skills, Childhood Development, Childhood Trauma and Recovery, Substance Addiction, Counseling Families and Children, Marital Counseling Dynamics, Inner Healing Prayer, American History of Race Relations (Indian, Black, Hispanic, Japanese)
Intentional Racism and Developmental Prejudices
RELIGIOUS SERVICE
1996-2024 Hospital, Funeral, Marriage Ceremony Chaplain
2009-14 Enclave Body Fellowships, Lead Chaplain
2005-09 True Worship Christian Fellowship, Pastoral Therapist
2003-05 Celebration Recovery Addictions Program, Assistant Director at Malibu Vineyard
2001-03 Bible Studies & Mentoring at Azusa Pacific University
12000 Monday Night Live Bible Study at Azusa Pacific University
1998-99 Azusa Pacific University Bible Practice Fellowship; Tuesday night Bible study; Gods’ Ministry Foundations 101; Uncovering God’s Spiritual Gifts and How to Date Godly.
1998-99. All Seminary Council Cabinet Fuller Theological Seminary
1997-99 Associate Pastor of New Visions Christian Fellowship
1996-99 Director of Temple of David Prophetic Ensemble, Fuller Seminary
1996-99 Arts Concerns Committee member, Fuller Seminary
1992-99 One on one discipleship mentoring, Azusa Pacific University
1997-98 Azusa Pacific University, Club Living Waters for Campus Clubs
1996-97 Campus Intercessory Prayer Coordinator, Fuller Seminary
1995-98 Office of Student Services Orientation Team, Fuller Seminary
1995-97 Assistant Pastor of New Visions Christian Fellowship
1994-96 Azusa Pacific University, Bible Practice for Campus Ministries
1993-98 All Seminary Chapel, Fuller Theological Seminary
1991-93 Coordinator of "The Inner City Challenge"
1990-91 Staff Assistant of High School Department at Lake Avenue Congregational Church
1990-91 Assistant Director of College Department at Lake Avenue Congregational Church
1990 Point Loma Summer Camp Director for Student Ministries, LACC
1989 Westmont Summer Camp Director for Student Ministries, LACC
1989 Program Director for Harambee Family Christian Center
1989 Hume Lake Summer Staff Counselor of Youth
1988 Rolling J. Ranch Camp Director, Harambee Center
1987-88 Bible study leader at UCLA
1986 Child Care Worker- Sycamores Boys Home (Abused Children)
1985-86 Founder & leader of Cornerstone Bible study at LaVerne University
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