Steve is a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at the Christian Counseling Center in San Mateo and has a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary. Since 2002, he has been a counselor in the Biblical Counseling Ministry at Central Peninsula Church in Foster City, CA where he is also on staff as an intern in the Care Ministries. In this position Steve has oversight responsibilities for the Marriage Enrichment, Mercy, Biblical Counseling and Recovery Ministries.

The focus of his clinical work includes adults struggling with depression, anxiety and mood disorders, and couples where he utilizes Gottman Method Couples Therapy. An emerging specialty grounded in validation therapy finds Steve focused on supporting those struggling with the mental challenges associated with early stage dementia of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) including the afflicted, the family caregiver, and the extended family. A devoted Christian, Steve is experienced in integrating psychodynamic principles with biblical truth.

Steve currently teaches a creative writing class at Crossroads Enrichment Center, a home school cooperative. He has been married to his wife, Geri, for ten years. They have two enthusiastic Shih-Tzus, Bailey and Bobby.