I am the Senior Advisor of New Rules Collective. I was born and raised in St. Charles, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. I received my B.A. in Chemistry from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1974 and then graduated from Florida State University with a Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1981.

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During my own individual therapy, I realized my passion was people, not molecules. I returned to FSU to obtain a Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy in 1988 and shortly after established a private practice in Tallahassee where I still practice today. In addition to the practice of Marriage & Family Therapy, I also have extensive experience with mood and anxiety disorders as well healing from childhood trauma and abuse.

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With my wife, Carla, I have a blended family of three children. I have five grandchildren, four of whom are quadruplets. My passion is to bring resolution to individuals, relationships and society.