Hello, I’m Rick. I’m known as the “Voice of Reason” for men who have been snagged into the legal system because of aggressive behavior. I’ve been working with men in this situation since the mid 80”s. I want to share with you what I’ve learned.

I was introduced to aggression when I entered organized sports at the ripe old age of 14. Tenth grade, new school, Los Angeles County. Just moved in from far away. Football and wrestling gave me my FIRST INTRODUCTION to real Competition, Aggression and Control. I think adrenaline was the first drug I was ever really addicted to. I understand aggression, and I got really good at it !

The game of football in high school allowed me to go on to attend and compete at UCLA. My undergraduate degree there was in Kinesiology. Studying the body and movement helped increase my chances to play professionally. After graduating, I wasn’t drafted, but managed to get a free agent tryout with the Los Angeles Rams. I later went on to continue my career in Denver.

A knee injury ended my career in ’77 during the Super Bowl XII season. After rehab, I was waived (cut). I went back to Southern California and enrolled at California State University, Long Beach to continue my education goal: A Master’s Degree. When that was accomplished, I continued and acquired a college teaching credential and a Psychotherapy Mental Health License.

I maintained a private practice in Los Angeles County for 17 years working with the LA County courts before moving to Oregon in 2002. I currently work with judges, attorneys, and probation officers to provide domestic violence offenders with a Behavior Intervention Program.

Communication is critical for a healthy relationship. Willingness to learn and consider new information is necessary for success in this program. The Fundamentals for Change in Behavior is taught and practiced. Everything you know was learned. Keep learning.

I believe in short-term, educational, skill building programs with a simple goal: SUCCESS, ACHIEVEMENT, GROWTH.

The time commitment for Voluntary Enrollment is brief (6-10 sessions). Court supervised Mandatory enrollment is a One Year commitment with MANY legal strings attached and potentially tens of thousands of dollars in cost.

Call me before the police are called. Schedule your free consultation appointment. Get your first impression and then Let’s Get Started!