About

About Tim: A Journey Through Darkness, Resilience, and Healing

Life can strip you of any shred of self-worth if you let it. They say strength and knowledge come from hardship, but damn, I wish it was easier sometimes. The road I took to get here wasn’t straight—it twisted through struggle, resilience, and moments of reckoning that didn’t come neatly but arrived in fragments, forcing me to pick up the pieces and find meaning in the mess.

My relationship with alcohol wasn’t just about drinking—it was about trying to escape a weight I didn’t fully understand. It was about silencing emotions I wasn’t ready to face, about filling the spaces where self-doubt, disconnection, and anxiety lived. And while I eventually found my way through, it wasn’t because of a single moment of clarity or a perfect recovery journey—it was because I kept going, even when it felt impossible. Change isn’t an overnight transformation. It’s built in the quiet moments, in every choice, in every misstep, in the decision to keep moving forward.

My Approach

I know firsthand what it means to wrestle with the weight of your past, to feel trapped in cycles of self-destruction, and to wonder if real change is even possible. That’s why I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all recovery or rigid formulas for healing. My work is about meeting people where they are, without judgment, and guiding them toward the life they actually want to live—not the one they think they’re supposed to live.

In my private practice, I specialize in helping people who feel like they’re carrying an invisible weight—those who struggle with addiction, anxiety, trauma, self-worth, and identity. I work with those who have lived with their own “monsters”—subtle choices and behaviors that may have once seemed small but have now taken hold in ways they never expected. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, motivational interviewing, and reality-based approaches to help clients move beyond survival and into a place of genuine healing and self-acceptance. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning to live without shame.

I create a space where clients can lay down their armor—where they don’t have to pretend, hide, or carry the weight of expectations. I don’t just work with the symptoms of addiction and mental health struggles—I help people uncover the real reasons behind their pain, so they can rebuild on their own terms.

My Experience & Credentials

I hold a Master’s in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University and am nationally certified as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). I am also a Board-Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio.

My experience spans over 20 years in:
✔ Private practice (individual therapy, addiction recovery, trauma work)
✔ Community mental health & crisis intervention
✔ Alcohol & drug rehabilitation (residential and outpatient)
✔ Group home & shelters for runaway youth in New York, Harlem & California
✔ Domestic violence & anger management groups
✔ Hospice & end-of-life counseling for AIDS & terminally ill patients

My work is rooted in both clinical knowledge and real-life experience. Having walked my own path through addiction and mental health struggles, I bring more than theory—I bring understanding, realness, and the belief that people can change when given the right tools and support.

Beyond the Office: Writing & Storytelling

Outside of counseling, I am also a writer. My autobiography, 2Bits, is a raw, unfiltered account of my journey through addiction, faith, self-acceptance, and the fight to reclaim my life. Through this book, I wanted to offer something different—not just a success story, but a real story. A story that says, "I get it. I’ve been there. And I know the way out."

I also created two companion workbooks—Unraveling the Storm and the 2Bits Companion Workbook—to help others navigate their own recovery and healing. These resources are designed for those who want to dig deep, confront their struggles, and make sense of the chaos they’ve lived through—not with easy answers, but with real self-exploration.

"You are not defined by your mistakes or the darkest moments of your past. You are more than the shadows addiction has cast over your life." (Unraveling the Storm)

Whether you’re here looking for support, connection, or just trying to make sense of where you are in your journey—I welcome you. It’s never too late to take that first step. And if you’re ready to start, it would be my privilege to walk alongside you.

Insurance accepted: Aetna, All Savers, Ambetter, Anthem | Elevance, AvMed, BlueCross and BlueShield, Buckeye Health Plan, Centivo Ellwood Group, Cigna and Evernorth, Cigna, Medicare, EAP:United Health/Optum, FAIROS/OccuNet, Golden Rule,  Medical Mutual, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Surest (formerly Bind), UMR, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, United Health/Optum - Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Velocity National Provider Net, Medben (Newark City), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Virtual Network), Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey, Talkspace, Teladoc. $110 Private pay/session.