Voted “Best Marriage and Family Counselor in Marin” by Pacific Sun Readers’ Poll in 1992

Most Outstanding Research Award by the California Association of School Psychologists and Psychometrics in 1974

Recognition Award from students in the Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership program at Dominican University of California for “Dedication, Contribution, and Leadership in exemplifying the program mission” in 1998

Certificate of Appreciation from faculty of Department of Counseling Psychology at Dominican University of California in 2003 listing the following individual faculty comments:

"Your dedication to Dominican over the years is unparalleled, and the reputation of the program that you almost single-handedly built is outstanding — a true testament to an amazing man."

"Your style of leadership is much appreciated particularly in the autonomy you give to the faculty and the support you give to students."

"Your ability and willingness to see and speak the truth are extraordinary."

"Your proactive leadership and strategic expertise make our Department an exciting place to work. You are a skilled advocate, mentor, and friend."


"You have created an atmosphere of inclusion, fairness and genuine concern for the well being of everyone in the Department — a laudatory feat in academia. Combine this with your warmth and humor and it’s been a pleasure."

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"You actively promote diverse ways of teaching and multiple perspectives on psychology."

"You are an amazing person! Your desire for excellence, your regard for faculty input in making decisions, and your clarity of ideas are treasured qualities."

"You have a unique combination of serious focus and delightful playfulness which leads to very exciting and fun play of ideas."

"Your straightforward approach to dealing with students and your commitment to ensuring quality in the program are valuable assets to the Department."

Your encouragement and honesty have inspired me to strive to be the best therapist that I can be. Plus, your use of humor is often unexpected and very refreshing.

"Your concern for the student as your primary goal is very impressive. You have been consistently kind and generous in your interactions with both students and faculty members."

"Your consistent support, wisdom, sense of humor, caring and generosity has created an atmosphere which engenders trust, dedication and personal growth. How fortunate I feel to be
on our team."