Professional Bio

Ross is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor and a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional.  Ross received his M.Ed. in Counseling from Quincy University, J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, M.B.A. in Management from William Woods University, and B.A. in Interpersonal Communication from Truman State University.

Ross believes in approaching challenges in the here and now, focusing on solutions, then working with clients to gain insight to better understand the underlying issues that have brought them to their current situation. 

Ross’s counseling practice includes working with individuals who are faced with a variety of issues including:

·         Anxiety & stress

·         Overcoming depression

·         Substance abuse and other addictions

·          Marriage & family issues

·          Anger management

·         Identity issues & re-evaluation of purpose

·         Trauma resolution

·         Living with chronic illnesses and pain

·         Career change / Major life transitions

With offices in Columbia and Moberly, Missouri, and a new office planned for Northeast Missouri in 2012, Ross provides services to clients throughout northern and mid-Missouri. For clients elsewhere, he is also an e-counselor and provides internet and phone counseling and professional life coaching services.