My Books

Therapeutic Lessons is an introduction to working with clients who suffer from serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) at an outpatient treatment facility. Some of the basic concepts presented include: mental illness, outpatient treatment, recovery, wellness, tools of the trade, as well as group and individual therapy. Also included are sections pertaining to both challenges faced by those in the field and helpful strategies that address those challenges and prevent burnout. Finally, the book concludes with a short wish list of changes to improve services in the mental health system.

Perspective represents the viewpoint of our many life experiences. Not necessarily a constant, it often changes as we assimilate new information into our consciousness. Ever notice how many times we cheer for a villain at the end of a movie because they suddenly do something selfless and heroic? Or, how often does a crisis allow us to experience personal growth? In both these instances, our assessments change. We see the villain in a new light. We recognize the ways a particular crisis helped us change for the better. This is a book about how positive based perspectives lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

Christopher Wilson is a young therapist who began his private practice two years ago. Armed with youthful optimism and a strong desire to help people, nothing prepared him for the road ahead. A brutal attack followed by lies and deceit, Christopher is a man in desperate need of a miracle. After a chance meeting with a strange old man, Christopher sees a glimmer of hope in Roger Bradley. But is it too late? Can Christopher deal with demons of his past? Or will he succumb to the clouds of negativity that seem to follow him everywhere he goes?

Sometimes it’s hard to live up to Daddy’s expectations. Just ask Christopher Wilson, a young therapist trying to build his own private practice. With the new love of his life, Debbie Crammer, by his side, Christopher wants nothing more than to forget about the painful scars caused by his famous father. Chris wants the storybook ending. To live happily ever after.  World renown psychiatrist, Dr. Leonard Wilson has no respect for his son Christopher. The good Doctor has built a therapeutic empire based on lies, deception and other deep dark secrets. There’s nothing that Dr. Wilson won’t do to promote himself and his own agenda. And there’s nothing he won’t do to bury the sins of his past.  At the very center of the tumultuous relationship between father and son is Lauren Wilson. A stepmom straight out of a Greek tragedy, Lauren has many passions but only one real talent, putting herself first. She loves her husband even though he’s old enough to be her father.  A series of unforeseen events bring father, son and stepmom together for a reluctant reunion. Can Christopher’s mentor Roger Bradley help Chris navigate through a web of deadly chaos and drama? Or will the storm clouds that come from out of nowhere ignite a blaze that engulfs all that Christopher Wilson cares about?

Ever feel like you’re going nowhere? Stuck in a place called Funk Town, you’re trapped in a gloomy land where time stands still. A place where you watch from the sidelines as your life passes you by, and your dreams grow farther and farther out of reach. No one wants to go to Funk Town. I doubt you’ll find it on anyone’s bucket list. And anyone already there wants out in the worst way. The problem is more and more of us become stuck and feel powerless to do anything about it. But there’s a silver lining here. Even if you’re trapped in this pessimistic land of broken hearts and dreams, you can leave if you want to. That’s right. Though there are many ways into Funk Town, there are several ways out. This book describes twelve different ways to move forward and get out of the funk. Your funk. The strategies presented here aren’t new or revolutionary. Fortunately, they’re not complicated either. But utilizing them can mean the difference between dreaming about the life you want and living it. The twelve strategies include the following: Exercise the Power of Choice. Let Go of What You Can’t Control. Believe in Yourself. Find Your Own Meaning and Purpose. Create an Environment That Supports What You Want Learn How to Cope. Lay the Foundation for Success. Change Your Focus. Build a Happier Brain. Act Like an Animal. Pass Down Something Positive. Be Realistic. What do you say? Are you ready to move forward to the life you want?

Christopher Wilson has a sharp axe to grind with his young and beautiful stepmother. As a therapist, he knows he should move on, but she makes that impossible. His kidnapped fiancé shows signs of PTSD, with night terrors that drive Chris’s obsession to find the woman responsible and bring her to justice. His relentless quest for vengeance puts Christopher and his stepmother on a crash course where only one can walk away. Will he use the love and support that’s around him, or succumb to his dark thirst for revenge? Blind Pursuit is a psychological thriller that seamlessly blends today’s therapeutic standards with non-stop action and deep insights. Christopher Wilson is a compassionate man and a deeply flawed hero, but you can always count on him to stand by his friends no matter the risk to himself.