Isaac, a native of Detroit, MI, holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Central Michigan University and a minor in Mathematics. After graduating from Central Michigan University, Isaac pursued a career in Production Control and Scheduling for such companies as Gilreath Plastics and Knoll, Inc., formerly known as Westinghouse.

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His life’s journey took him along a different path when he made the decision to leave “Corporate America” to attend Bible seminary.  Isaac possesses a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary at Cornerstone University (2004). Isaac’s clinical experience includes practicing as a member of the Arbor Circle Corporation’s Home-Based Services team and Network 180/Kent County Community Mental Health clinical staff.  

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Isaac attends Messiah Missionary Baptist Church (Grand Rapids, MI), where he serves as an associate minister. He has been married over thirty years (1986) and has three adult children.

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Counseling Philosophy:

I believe people come to therapy equipped with the tools needed to flourish in life and relationships. Sometimes, the trials and tribulations of life get in the way. Unresolved fear(s), the past and loss can become barriers. My ideal client will have a desire to grow in some area of their personal life and be willing to explore how to reach their potential. My role is to come alongside and help them build solutions that support that individual's best hopes for themself.

 

​I am a trauma informed therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families. My experiences include helping those with severe and persisting mental illness, anger, postpartum mood and anxiety, depression, generalized anxiety, developmental disabilities, at-risk youth and relationship conflict. ​

 

My hope is that people end therapy more empowered to live their lives according to God's truth that: we are all redeemable; we all have value; we all have the power to cope with and overcome the trials and tribulations of life; so that we not just live...we thrive.