Experienced Therapist,
Catholic Speaker,
Course Creator and Author
As a licensed psychologist, Catholic speaker, author, and course creator, I equip individuals to heal relationships, regulate emotions, face internal struggles with courage, and live with greater clarity and freedom.
Holding what is hurt,
Healing what is broken.
Catholic Psychotherapy, that works.
I help clients make sense of past relational wounds, heal painful emotions, and move forward with clarity toward the life they want to live.
As an experienced therapist with a Master's in Catholic theology, I integrate faith when desired, but work with clients from all walks of life.
It is through relationships that we are most often hurt, and it is through relationships that we most fully heal.
Speaking Engagements
The truths of the faith and findings from psychological science are brought to life through a dynamic and engaging presentation style that is rich in personal example and relatable stories.
My talks range from large keynotes to intimate parish missions.
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The Secret to Human Flourishing
Seek | 2025
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A Catholic Approach to Trauma & Healing
St Paul Center | 2025
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Healing Anxiety & Depression through the Eucharist
SEEK | 2025
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Healing Life Hurts
Franciscan Presents | 2023
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Ask a Catholic Therapist Anything
Pints with Aquinas | 2023
Online Therapuetic Courses
As a tenured professor and Catholic psychologist with 15 years of experience, my courses offer the freedom and flexibility to complete them at your own pace.
Get to the root of your Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Scrupulosity, and Panic Attacks
Online Community:
The Upper Room
Join me in an active, encouraging community that listens, prays, and rejoices with you. Stay connected wherever with our online platform!
We blend Catholicism and Psychology for a targeted, whole-healing approach to relationships for greater freedom.
The Upper Room hosts the KNOWN program, a 12-week online Catholic coaching program to heal wounded relationships with God the Father.
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Books:
“Finding Freedom in Christ”
Healing is a daily process requiring knowledge of your self-protections and radical re-orientation toward serving those around you.
The approach laid out in this book challenges you through active exercises to totally transform your wounds.
Show up in your life
Let’s hold what hurts and
heal what’s broken.