A Foundation of Care
While true wisdom is born in the quiet spaces of the soul, in the rich soil of our lived experiences, and in the wild cathedral of the natural world, the sacred art of companioning another human being also demands a strong, intentional foundation. The credentials listed here represent over two decades of rigorous academic study, dedicated pastoral care, and a relentless pursuit of the skills necessary to hold space for deep transformation. They are not badges of spiritual authority, but rather the gathered stones that build a safe, sturdy hearth. This formal preparation provides the structural vessel needed to safely explore the untamed edges of your own spirituality, integrate the shadowed and luminous parts of your story, and do the holy work of gathering the scattered sparks of light within. When the container is secure, the soul is finally free to rest, to heal, and to discover the enduring rhythms of its own authentic flourishing.
Academic Degrees
- Ph.D. in Transpersonal Counseling & Psychology
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Pastoral Counseling
- Master of Theology (Candidate)
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Ordination
- Ordained to the Priesthood 2009
- Ordained to the Diaconate 2008
- Ordained to Ministry 2005
Advanced Training & Certification
- Board Certified Pastoral Counselor
- Certified Spiritual Director
- Advanced Spiritual Care & Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Support
- Advanced Recovery Support Sex and Pornography Addiction
- Partner & Family Disentanglement Support
- Complex Grief, Loss, & Bereavement Care
Written Works
- The Theology of Transformational Flourishing A Systematic, Mystical, and Somatic Manifesto
- Tending the Sacred Hearth: Foundations of Mystical Spiritual Care Book • Forthcoming
- Shadow and Light: Integrating the Exiled Parts of the Soul Reflective Series
- The Cathedral of the Universe: Earth-Honoring Wisdom in the Mystic Tradition Essay
- Navigating the Threshold: Spiritual Companionship in Times of Deep Transition Essay
- Embodied Mysticism: Healing Trauma Through the Living Christ Theological Reflection
