Are you wondering 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 I 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

*Addiction/recovery process

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

 The first session is free and focuses on information gathering; and to see if Life Coaching is right for you. Further sessions are $75.00 for 50 minutes.

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

Get connected today. Please use our contact page.

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

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