Ethan has been counseling in Ft. Myers since 2008. He graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in German from Stetson University. He then went on to attend Liberty University in pursuit of his M.A. in Professional Counseling, and completed that goal. Ethan has been trained in an integration approach to counseling, utilizing Biblical principles that coincide with Psychological principles in order to aid Christians in their continual spiritual growth. He has been trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) as well as facilitation of Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) groups.
Ethan has a passion for helping people grow stronger in their spiritual relationship with Christ, and a willingness to walk along side individuals as they pursue that end. His areas of interest and expertise are in sexual brokenness: unwanted same-sex attraction, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, and families affected by individuals struggling with these issues. He has given presentations on sexual addiction at several conferences as well as sharing his life story. Ethan works with a variety of different life issues and wants to direct people to God through their brokenness. Ethan works with adolescent males, families, couples and individuals and takes a comprehensive and Biblical approach to treatment. Ethan is a member of Gulf Coast Mental Health Counselors Association (GMHCA) and a member of the local body of believers in church.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Stetson University
Bachelor of Arts in German
Stetson University
Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Licensure and Certifications
Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MH12248
Trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
Moral Recognition Therapy Facilitator
Areas of Expertise
Counsels individuals, couples, families and adolescents in all manner of issues.
Area of expertise is working with individuals struggling with sexual brokenness: same-sex attracted individuals, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, and families affected by these issues. Addiction, substance abuse and Biblical Life Coaching.
Professional Affiliations
American Association of Christian Counselors
Gulf Coast Mental Health Counselors Association
EMDRIA – EMDR International Association