Teaching

I approach teaching as both an intellectual and developmental practice. I want students to think rigorously, engage theory with depth, and apply knowledge in ways that are clinically, culturally, and ethically responsive. Across courses, I emphasize conceptual clarity, critical reflection, and the integration of research, practice, and lived experience.

My teaching is shaped by interdisciplinary formation in philosophy, theology, and psychology, by training in counseling psychology, and by more than two decades of pastoral service as a Catholic priest. I aim to create learning environments that are demanding, supportive, and attentive to the real conditions students bring into the classroom.

Teaching Areas

Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy Training

I teach and supervise students in areas related to counseling psychology, practicum training, and clinical development.

Multicultural and Socially Responsive Practice

My teaching emphasizes cultural humility, critical self-reflection, and responsiveness to social, structural, and contextual realities.

Vocational Psychology and Career Development

I teach from a vocational psychology perspective that connects work, dignity, opportunity, and mental health.

Lifespan and Developmental Perspectives

My courses engage development, identity, and the broader systems that shape psychological functioning across the lifespan.

Courses Taught

University of Memphis

• Multicultural Counseling

• Practicum in Counseling Psychology

• Vocational Psychology

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

• Supervised Practicum I in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Supervised Practicum II in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Theory and Practice of Group Counseling

• Multicultural Consideration of Lifespan Psychopathology

• Pre-Practicum

• Neuroscience and Medical Aspects of Counseling

• Career Planning and Development for the Multicultural Workplace

• Planning Your Major/Career

Mentorship

I view mentorship as a collaborative relationship grounded in trust, intellectual curiosity, and professional growth. I am committed to supporting students as they navigate academic, clinical, and professional challenges while developing confidence, competence, and scholarly independence.

Working with Me

Students who work with me can expect thoughtful engagement, clear expectations, and encouragement to develop their own intellectual and professional voice. I value seriousness, initiative, openness to feedback, and a willingness to engage difficult questions with depth and care.