About Me
I look forward to getting to know you.
Here’s a bit about me.
Hello! I’m Luke
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I specialize in restoring broken and dysfunctional relationships. Painful events may lead to distrust, hopelessness, anxiety, anger, and withdrawal. In my practice I work with my clients to identify the circumstances and patterns causing distress and partner with them to develop and practice new patterns. I have extensive experience working with couples and individuals who are fighting to keep their relationship alive or are hoping to rebuild trust and intimacy.
I also specialize in working with individuals to address a broad range of mental health diagnoses such as depression and anxiety, as well as help individuals navigate life transitions, such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and professional burnout.
My Approach & Values
My work is very goal oriented. We will set clear goals and I will ensure we will stay on track to meet them. Generally, I will help you gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, connecting them to your past. I will also give you very practical tools to start changing those patterns going forward.
I am open minded and work well with clients from all faith, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Personally, I have a Christian worldview. While this does not enter the therapy room unless my clients request it, some of my clients want to know I share and understand their faith values.
I was the College and Twenties Pastor at Peninsula Covenant Church in Redwood City, CA for 6 years and having worked in both ministry and therapy contexts, I am frequently a referral for churches to see their pastoral staff and congregants. I offer workshops for churches and do marriage, spiritual and emotional health assessments for couples that want to plant churches via the NAMB SEND Network and several other church planting organizations.
My Education
- Fuller Theological Seminary, Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Simpson University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
My Certifications and Experience
- Level II Restoration Therapist
- Prepare Enrich Facilitator
- SEND Network Marriage and Spiritual Health Assessor
My Licensure
- LMFT,106766, CA