Tim approaches therapy from a systems perspective, which means that he views you within the context of your relationships. Those relationships may be with those you call family or friends; they may be healthy relationships or strained ones. Those relationships impact you in many ways, some of which you may have never realized. Tim will provide compassionate guidance as you explore the consequences of your interactions with others in your life.

At Foundations Counseling, Tim works with clients who seek counseling for a variety of reasons, including:

• Relationship and Family Issues: Couples and marital therapy, singles issues, dating issues, premarital education and counseling, communication skill development, conflict resolution, anger, addictions, sexuality issues, affairs, divorce, parenting challenges, foster family concerns, multi-generational families, men’s issues
  
• Growing through Life Changes / Transitions: Grief and loss, life transitions, career challenges and changes, finding hope and meaning, spirituality / faith
  
• Health and Wellness: Emotion regulation, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, body image issues, sleep problems, trauma and abuse recovery, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol and drug abuse

Tim considers you the expert on your own life. He will honor your experiences and spend time listening to the life stories that are important to you. Together you and he will seek to understand those stories and explore how they fit into the context of your life. Many clients have found Tim to be a supportive and encouraging guide in their quest for growth and healing. He greatly values the therapeutic relationship and is committed to serving you with openness, respect, curiosity, and acceptance.

Tim earned a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the School of Psychology, Family, & Community at Seattle Pacific University. He is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy as well as the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association. Tim also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University where he studied Geology and Environmental Science. Tim has worked with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, a college counseling center, and a residential facility for foster children. Tim is a Certified Prepare/Enrich marriage counselor and previously worked with his church in providing pre-marital counseling and education.

Tim is committed to helping families grow. He loves his own role as both a husband and a father. Tim enjoys his free time with friends and family, exploring the outdoors, fishing and boating. Tim is also an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter.

Professional affiliations include:

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA)
Colorado Association of Psychotherapists (CAP)
Colorado Counseling Association (CCA)
Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)