Are you looking for help with how to handle a current situation? Or, how to change the direction you're life is headed?  If you're making plans for your future, or that of your family; "By My Side" will help you with the guidance and support you want as you develope your best plan.


Let's talk about who you "want" to be when life gets hard. Or what changes you want to make so that you can:  

Care for yourself, without guilt.

Build relationships for personal and emotional support. 

Improve your walk alongside Jesus.

As an experienced Christian counselor/Coach, and a small group Bible study leader I have the passion and experience to support people when they face tough times. And, to be a good ear and an understanding heart when they need to "talk it out". 

Some of my story; I retired after a professional career in customer service, and training.  I am married; the father of 2 grown children, one of which has C.P. and the developmental level of a 3 yr old, with limited verbal skills.  
I was the primary care giver for 13 years for my mom who suffered from dementia, she passed away due to complications in 2023. 

I'm a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and an IBCC Certified Advanced Life Coach. I have experience as Crisis and Trauma first responder and also as a Mental Health Coach. I teach effective communication classes, especially for couples. 

I strongly believe in Life Coaching, and have my own Life Coach too. 

My primary areas of coaching are: 

*Parents of special needs children

*Care givers of aging parents and family members

*Recovery from trauma or crisis

*Addiction/recovery process

I offer sessions on line. And also face to face in the Hickory, N.C. area.

Get connected today. Please use our connect page.

For crisis help in any distress; or for Suicide prevention, call the 
National Lifeline # 988, any time.

Lord, You go ahead of me, and walk close behind me. You lay your hand on my shoulder to guide me. . . .

How precious to me are your thoughts of me, O God.  If they could be counted they would out number the grains of sand.     Psalm 139

One's heart plans their way, But the Lord directs their steps.  Proverbs 16:9

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