I hold a Master of Social Work from Denver University, and a License for Clinical Social Worker since 2017.
I have gone though many transitions in life, and am a good companion for anyone facing or already in a life change. I’ve been married, parent, divorced, single, atheist, believer, seeker, computer programmer, minister, caregiver, hospice SW, hospital SW (health changes, addictions, thoughts of suicide), … I was a Methodist minister (middle-of-the-road-leaning-progressive) in Louisiana where my views were not always welcome. I learned to work with and love people who are different from me, and learned to love myself. I’ve done counseling for many years as a pastor and social worker. I am a generalist rather than focused in one area. I am very non-judgmental! I care about people, not labels. My approaches are Cognitive (rethinking internalized views), Narrative (stories and imagination), Motivational (steps of change). I’ve done good work with couples and all ages.
About John’s Practice
Patient Demographics
- See ages 8 years and older.
- Works with Individuals, Couples, and Families.
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Spiritual Issues
- Co-parenting Issues
- PTSD
- Bereavement / Grief
- Depression
- Men’s Issues
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
- Borderline Personality Disorder
Techniques
- Mediation
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Narrative Therapy
- EMDR
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Insurance
My fee for a standard 50-minute therapy session is $200. I require payment by credit card, cash, or check at the time of service for the expected patient portion. I am in network with many of the major insurance companies – however, I am unable to accept Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). I am also happy to help with out-of-network billing if needed. See below for in-network status by insurance.
- Anthem BCBS
- Cigna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Kaiser
- Select Health
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- UMR
- Meritain Health
