Hi, I'm Rob! 

 

Living in Corvallis for over 15 years has provided such wonderful opportunities to become part of this community.  

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I began my journey toward counseling by first discovering the healing power of the outdoors.  As often the case, it was not a straight line that led me here, but rather a series of successes and setbacks that provided the context for my chosen path.  Growing up in the Midwest, I felt as if I were being pulled west from a young age.  Once the time was right, I moved to Colorado to complete my BA from Western State College of Colorado.    This is where I first was introduced to expeditions into the great wildernesses of the west.  I found I was able to combine my love of the outdoors with my passion for helping others by honing my skills in wilderness therapeutic programs.  

As I continue to grow in this process,  many lessons have been learned.  My almost 25 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, families, and groups assured me that the time was now right to begin a new part of this process.   I am thankful to be able to attend to the growth of others by being able to support the therapeutic goals and needs of those who are experiencing challenges that are impacting their ability to live life to their fullest potential. 

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The outdoors continued to be a place of peacefulness and tranquility in my life.  I enjoy mountain biking, being near rivers, gardening, and finding peaceful places to sit and play my guitar.