Frequently Asked Questions

Most sessions are done in-person but ID-R also works very well over the phone or online via Skype, Zoom, etc.  If you have any troublesome issues you would like to remove from your life or changes you would like to make. Just call me and we can discuss it or set up an appointment.

If you have any questions that are not answered here or would just rather talk, please feel free to call so I can provide a more personal response:  (209) 462-2339 (landline)

What happens in an ID-R session?

You come in and make yourself comfortable.  At the first session you fill out a short form with basic information and I go over who I am and what I do.  Then we talk awhile so you can fill me in on your situation and what you would like to accomplish in working with me.  After that we address whatever you want, and work on it until we are done.  This is a learning process and a self-discovery process as well.  You can always ask any questions you want and get clarification on anything you don’t understand.  The sessions go at your own pace and we can stop and take a break at any time.  I use a biofeedback device (a GSR meter) which helps the process by making it more efficient and by validating your responses in real time.  Google “GSR meter” for more information.  The meter is helpful but not essential, and I have done many sessions very effectively over the phone, and online using Skype or Zoom. 

How does ID-R work?

Because only you can truly know and understand yourself, I don’t make any kind of diagnosis or judgement. What is happening for you is whatever you say it is. We work on whatever you want and can change course at any time. My job is to guide you in a safe and effective way. All the conditions listed on the Home page are examples of things we get stuck with in our minds and bodies.  Certain difficult events such as trauma, shocks, injuries, and similar occurrences, can be experienced in a way that locks them permanently in our mind-body system on an unconscious level in the form of what I call stuck “identities”. The consequence of this is that later on in life we can we re-experience these earlier disturbances as various unwanted conditions and internal stress, including PTSD.  Many of us resist this truth, finding it hard to accept – the idea that the past is affecting us in the present in such a powerful way.  But deep down inside most of us already know this.  Unfortunately this fact is insufficiently recognized or acknowledged in mainstream medicine or even psychology, the institutions we rely on to help us with our ailments and complaints.  ID-R helps you resolve your problems yourself, at the source.  It’s like pulling weeds up by the roots instead of just pulling the tops off, leaving the roots free to keep growing more weeds.  This will become clear once you resolve something yourself.

Is it difficult to do?

Most things of any real value require some effort to obtain.  Dealing with pain or painful emotions and traumatic situations can be uncomfortable.  The easy part is, I just ask questions and provide support, and you look and see what comes up.  Getting somewhere may take some time and patience.  We often encounter strong internal resistance when we look inside at the sources of our problems.  But that resistance gets addressed along with everything else, and you always go at your own pace. Once you see that the process is working, it is important to continue even if it doesn’t solve your problem completely or immediately. This is not always a quick fix, and it may take a few sessions to get the results you want, but I consider it the most powerful process in the world.

How long does it take?

A session really has no set time.  It is best to stop when there has been some definite positive change or the condition is gone.  The average session takes between and hour and an hour and a half.  Sometimes more than one issue can be addressed in that time.

As far as how long it takes to resolve a particular issue, there is no way to predict this.  My motto is “it takes whatever it takes.”  I have seen some things like phobias, attitudes, and even some physical conditions get resolved in as little 15  minutes, but this isn’t usually the case.  Personally, I had several phobias that all got resolved in one session.  I used to get headaches several times a week.  It took me many sessions over a two year period to clear them all up. This is because my many different headaches had many different causes.  However, there was continuous improvement during this time as my headaches became fewer and farther between, until I no longer had any headaches at all!  Keep in mind that this seems to beat any conventional intervention hands down.  So I never know how long it might take to get the desired results.  I only know that if we keep at it, the rewards are invaluable.

Is it confidential?

Totally!  In fact, you don’t even have to tell me what the condition is or what you remember or discover, if you prefer not to.  The most important thing is that you see what you need to see.  I prefer to know something of what you are experiencing or realizing during the session but I have on occasion worked completely in the dark with good results.

Does it work for everybody?

ID-R is an effective tool but it is not a panacea.  I don’t expect that it will work for everyone because there are so many factors involved in helping someone make permanent changes.  Theoretically it could work for most people since we all have certain basic things in common. So far this has been the case.  But each of us is still one of a kind.  There is no one else exactly like you anywhere.  What works for you is something you have to discover for yourself.  The best way to find out is to try it and see! Check out the testimonial page for some personal accounts.

Is there any guarantee?

The results depend on you.  One cannot guarantee anything about someone else.  I do guarantee that I will do my best to assist you with my understanding and expertise.  You pay for my time only.  ID-R has worked exceedingly well for most people.

Do you work with Children?

I can work with children.  The youngest person I have seen using ID-R was 10 years old and we got excellent results.  A signed parental consent form is required for minors.

Are you a Psychologist?

Although I have studied psychology and self-improvement most of my life, I am not a psychologist and have no license in psychology or any medical field.  Psychology is based on theories and speculation whereas ID-R is based on your own discoveries and personal insights. Consider me a Life Coach or guide who has traversed many times the territory that we will be exploring. I have spent many thousands of hours working effectively with hundreds of people, including myself, and the process continues to be improved. As a facilitator of ID-R I prefer to call myself a self-improvement counselor. What we do here is not therapy – it’s all done on a self-improvement basis. You can call it self-improvement, self-discovery, inner healing, or spiritual counseling, but ID-R is just a means of helping you transform yourself. You have everything you need already within you in order to resolve your issues and change your life – I’m just a guide.

Where did you train for this?

In 1991 I was trained in a little known process which I would later develop into Identity Resolution. I did practice sessions with others as part of my training by this organization, and had some initial supervision from my instructors at that time. After that I also traveled to do sessions using this process in other cities, with referrals from the organization. I went on to develop my own methods and I began working for free with friends and relatives using ID-R. I also worked with volunteers using ID-R in a free pilot program as a licensed consultant.

I added Hypnotherapy as part of my practice in 1994 as a Certified Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHT). My hypnotherapy training included over 300 hours of in-class time working directly with many people at the Hypnotherapy Training Institute, a state licensed school in California.  It is one of the oldest and foremost hypnotherapy schools in the country. My teachers at the time, Randal Churchill and Marleen Mulder were often called “the teachers of the teachers.”  I have now accumulated over 30 years of practical experience working with hundreds of people, working full time facilitating the Personal Insight Program doing ID-R and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy. However, ID-R is not hypnotherapy and does not involve hypnosis.

I also offer training for those who want to use ID-R to work on themselves or who want to develop their own ID-R practice and help others.

Can ID-R be used to be more successful, improve relationships, or accomplish goals?

Absolutely!  I call the things we aspire to “wanted conditions.”  An unencumbered human being can be or do whatever they want, given the proper knowledge and strategies.  The things that hinder us,  like fears, stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, or other psychological limitations like self-sabotage or procrastination, can simply be addressed as unwanted conditions!  Once these obstacles are gone, you are free to pursue your dreams. What’s stopping you?

How much does it cost and where are you located?

What I am offering you is the resolution of your present adverse conditions and the transformation of your life using what I consider to be the most powerful techniques in the world. The cost is minimal considering the results you can get and presently very competitive compared to similar practices. People like to shop around and we are so used to choosing things by their price that often that is all we see. What you are really looking for is value – something that really works. Consider the impact that real change will have in your life, and give me a call. If you can’t afford my services I might still have some helpful suggestions for you. Sessions are by appointment only. The Serendipity Integrative Health Clinic where I had an office was closed during the pandemic so I am presently working out of my home in Stockton, California, either in person, by phone, or online.

How do get started? 

Call now if you have any questions or to make an appointment:  (209) 462-2339