Counselor Trainee (CT)
Supervised by Mary Rose Hamparian

For more than 20 years, I have walked alongside people through some of life's most meaningful and difficult moments. As a husband, father, pastor and counselor trainee, I understand that challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, life transitions and questions of purpose, identity and faith are part of the human experience.

My counseling approach is collaborative and person-centered. I believe that the client is the expert on their own lives and I desire to walk alongside them with empathy, curiosity and clinical insight, helping them gain clarity, recognize their strengths and move toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where the client feels genuinely heard, understood and supported.

I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University and am currently completing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. My work is grounded in evidence-based counseling practices while recognizing that every person's story is unique.

My faith in Jesus is the foundation of my life and worldview. It shapes the compassion, humility and hope I bring to the counseling relationship. I believe that evidence-based clinical care and authentic Christian faith can complement one another, offering a holistic approach to healing for clients who desire it, while always honoring each person's values, beliefs and goals.

At the heart of my practice is a simple belief: hope remains. I believe that with empathy, understanding and encouragement, people can better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges and move toward lasting healing, growth and hope.

Clinical Focus

• Anxiety

• Grief

• Depression

• Marriage/Relationships

• Pre-Marital

• Life Transitions

• Adoption

• Pastoral/Church Concerns

Counseling Approaches

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Narrative Therapy