Meet Your Counselor

American Philosophical Practitioners Association Certified in Client Counseling, Insured Provider

I came to philosophy through a curiosity about life.  Having started college as a biology student, I was first exposed to philosophy in an introductory course. I found the ideas and questions raised in philosophy intriguing, complementary to science inquiry, and surprisingly relevant to issues in modern life. 

Ph.D. Philosophy, Michigan State University 

M.A. Philosophy (Environmental Ethics), University of North Texas

B.S. Philosophy and Biology, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Higher education instructor with more than 10 years of experience

I am a U.S. Army veteran and AmeriCorps alumni. 

When I am not working or reading, I enjoy gardening, bird watching, yoga, youth sports (with my kids), and travel.

I take a personalized, client-centered approach to counseling sessions. 

My goal is to empower you with critical thinking skills to apply to a variety of issues and ideas going forward. 

My doctoral training emphasized ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of science, and American Pragmatism. 

Currently, I am exploring Existentialism and Eastern philosophies. 

I employ a philosophical orientation to your concerns but vary in how much we turn directly to philosophy.  It will depend both on your interest and the relevance to the issues under consideration. 

I am interested in gaining clarity about the issue at hand, focused on helping you understand your options and the implications.

We can start with a question, concern, idea of interest, a favorite philosopher, school of thought, or feeling.

Regardless, my approach is to listen empathetically, ask open questions that allow you to direct what you want to prioritize, and move forward with clarity, rational thinking, and a future focus. 

If you have any questions about philosophical counseling and my approach, please email me at inquirewithinphilosophy@gmail.com

At its' core, philosophy is about understanding ourselves, thinking logically, and considering what is a good life. 

Philosophy is relevant to everyone and should not be relegated solely to the halls of academia. It is my pleasure to engage with anyone who is interested. No prior experience with philosophy is required. 

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