More about Eugene

I am a professional counselor (LMHC #013835 – New York, TPMC4140 – Florida, and LPCC #15256 – California) who works with individuals and couples struggling with difficulties in life and relationships.

Are you experiencing relational and emotional difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, or struggling to process traumatic experiences or challenging relationships? I would love to create a supportive space to help you overcome these issues and move toward a state of relational, emotional, mental, spiritual, and behavioral health.

People say that I am empathetic and a skilled therapist who brings a wealth of experience into my work and that I create a warm and non-judgmental space to explore patterns, make connections, gain insight, and move toward healing.

My counseling approach is evidence-based, holistic, collaborative, and client-based.

I have training in EMDR to help people who have experienced present, complex, and developmental trauma. I have specialized training in Partner Betrayal Trauma to support those who struggle with the impact of a partner’s infidelity. For couples with relationship issues, I have advanced training in EFT and am Prepare/Enrich certified to assist couples in repairing their negative relationship patterns and connecting meaningfully with each other. As a former vocational pastor, I have experience journeying with those with religious trauma. I also utilize a combination of CBT, ACT, IFS, Mindfulness, and other modalities to work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflicts, and other difficulties in life.

Please contact me today for a 15-minute free consultation.

Personal Facts: During my personal time, I enjoy jumping into new adventures (sky diving – pictured), exploring the City, eating pizza, reading graphic novels (comic books), and spending time with my community.

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Eugene combines a calm and empathetic presence with a gift for seeing the big-picture goals that help individuals move to the next step in their growth path.

– Greg Piken (Therapist / Pastor / Writer / Speaker)

Eugene is truly a rare breed. He genuinely cares for you and empathizes with your pain. I never felt like I was just being talked to but in an honest healing counseling relationship.

– S.P.

Eugene has this gentleness about him that I feel he understands where I am in my life and what I am going through. I can go to him without hesitation.

– Ben Cho (Pastor / Relationship Coach)

Eugene was there to give me strength when I was struggling. He truly gave me direction and helped me to find joy again.

– K.S.

Specialties

– Couples Issues
– Betrayal Trauma
– Religious Trauma
– Anxiety
– Depression
– Stress
– Premarital and Pre-engagement
– Trauma
– Emotional Intelligence
– Divorce / Separation
– Infidelity
– Adulting
– Life Transition
– Family Conflict

Counseling Approach/Modalities

– Holistic, Collaborative, and Client-Centered Approach
– Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
– Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
– Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
– Attachment-based
– Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
– Internal Family Systems (IFS)
– Christian Counseling
– Acceptance
– Mindfulness
– Discernment Counseling
– Strength-based
– Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
– Motivational Interviewing
– Multicultural
– Relational

Qualifications:

– Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC #013835 New York)
– Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #10768 supervised by Catherine Morrill, M. Div., LMFT #49091 – California)
– Master’s Degree in Counseling (Concordia University, Irvine)
– Master of Divinity (Fuller Theological Seminary)
– Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Computer Science (University of California, Irvine)
– Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
– Certified Partner and Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Candidate
– Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
– Member of Gottman Relationship Checkup
– Ordained Pastor

Contact Me for a 15-minute Complientary Conuslutation