About Earl

Earl is a Licensed Cliniical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) in private practice at 916 Columbus Ave. in Melbourne, Florida.  He is certified as a sex therapist (C.S.T.) and an e-therapist (C.E.T.) by State of Florida review boards.  He has also met the Department of Transportation's criteria to practice as a qualified substance abuse professional (S.A.P.).  He interlaces these licenses and certifications to meet your needs whether it be in individual, couples or family counseling.

Earl's approach with you or your family member is to identify what you want to be different in your life and where you are in relation to being there.  He believes that everybody has the internal resources to change and views you as the expert on yourself.  His goal is to help you find solutions and take baby steps toward achieving your desired changes.

Earl has developed an approach to counseling that does not spend time dredging up the past or spending a lot time talking about the past.  This approach focuses on solutions for today and the future and keeps you on your new path while discouraging looking back because you are not going that way.  His approach coupled with the comfortable surroundings in his office and his calm, relaxed mannerisms provide you with a safe, non-threatening environment for your challenging journey.  This results in a solution-focused experience that moves toward the fulfilling life you deserve.

In addition to meeting in his office Earl has been providing telephone and online counseling and coaching world-wide since 2001.  You can information about my online services on this site and by visiting another of my sites http://www.e-sextherapy.com. 

About 50% of Earl's practice is working with couples that are married or in committed relationships.  He works with couples in the areas of:

Earl's counseling practice includes working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues including:

Earl spent 22 years in the US Navy and has a special interest assisting military families.  His practice is GLBT affirmative. He has been married 23 years, has two adult children, two grand children, one great grandson and second great grandson on the way.

Contact Earl today and discuss how his education and experience can help you find lasting solutions for now and the future.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree  - Social Sciences From Rollins College, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida

Masters of Social Work Degree - From Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 

Over 1000 hours of mental health continuing education including 150 hours in behavior analysis, 160 hours in addiction studies, 150 hours in sex therapy, 50 hours in solution focus studies, 50 hours of motivational interviewing studies and 50 hours of online therapy studies.

License/Certification/Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Florida license number SW-0005008

Certified Sex Therapist

Qualified Supervisor for registered clinical social worker and mental health counselor interns in Florida.

Qualified D.O.T. Substance Abuse Professional

Certified E-Therapist

Other Services Offered