Education
Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology (in progress, all but dissertation)
International Institute of Clinical Sexology, Miami Shores, FL
Master of Arts, Counselor Education
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL – 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL – 1990
Associate of Arts/Science, Human Services
St. Petersburg College, FL – 1988
Additional Training:
- Graduate, The Relationship Coaching Institute – 2001
- Graduate, The Institute for Life Coach Training – 1999
Licenses & Certifications
I hold the following licenses and certifications:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Board Certified Sex Therapist
- National Board Certified Addiction Counselor (MAC)
- Florida Board-Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)
- National Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselor Interns
Professional Memberships
I'm an active member of:
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Florida Mental Health Counselors Association
- National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
Books I've Written
Marry YourSelf First!®
Say "I Do" to a Life of Passion, Power, Purpose and Prosperity
Available in book, companion workbook, and audiobook formats
We Are All Addicts
The Epidemic of Hidden Addictions and 7 Steps of Recovery and Creating the Anti-Addiction Life (digital book)
Why The Hell Am I Feeling This Way?
Men And The Dreaded "D" Word: The Male Depression Syndrome (digital book)
Speaking & Training
In addition to my clinical work, I've developed and presented training programs for businesses, organizations, and community groups. Some of the topics I speak on include:
- Communication Poker: From the Boardroom to the Bedroom – Knowing When to Show 'Em, Hold 'Em, or Fold 'Em™
- What is Truly I.M.P.O.R.T.A.N.T.? – The 9 Indisputable Winning Dynamics of Health, Wealth & Happiness™
- Dancing With Change, Standing in Uncertainty & Embracing the Great Unknown – Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Growth Zone™
- Marry YourSelf First!® – Eliminate the Stress, Maximize the Success, and Always Create the Greatest Progress™
- Juggling Bowling Balls and Walking Across Hot Coals – How to Successfully Balance Your Life, Career, and the Ever-Changing Economic Environment...and Keep Smiling!™
- From the Inside Out – The New Rules for Winning the Games of Life, Relationships and Work™
- Create the MVP-VIP Life – How Mission-Vision-Purpose and Values-Integrity-Priorities Drive Extraordinary Results™
- The Market is Sinkin' and I'm Full of Stinkin' Thinkin' – Turning Failure and Fear Into Fascination and Get it Right Between Your Ears™
- The Secrets of REALationships – Getting Beyond the Men-Women, Mars-Venus, Left-Brain/Right-Brain Differences into Highly Successful and Productive Real Relationships™
- Team Esteem – How Emerging Leaders, Managers, and Executives Create Championship Teams Who Collaborate, Cooperate, and Communicate Their Way to the Top™
- The Seven Simple (But Not Always So Easy) Steps to Stress-Less Success™
- From Zero to Hero... My Transformational Story – From Drug Addicted, Depressed, and Divorced to Relationship Expert and Leading Authority of Positive Mental Health™
Interested in booking me for a speaking or training engagement?
Contact me
Please call me at (727) 394-7325 or email me to inquire.