About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in private practice. I also work weekly with adolescents in an outdoor therapeutic program for teens struggling with a variety of addictions and mental health issues.  I have been assisting many men, women, teens, and couples through relationship healing for the past seven years. Many of my clients deal with addictions, chronic relational conflict, depression, anxiety, divorce, blended family issues, pornography addiction, parent/teen relationships,  substance abuse, and trauma are all areas that I am proficient and deal with weekly with my clients.

I have taught university classes on relationships, spoken at several national and regional conferences, presented to church groups and other local settings when invited. I currently operate and own my own practice and have for many years helping individuals, couples, teens, and families find answers, hope, and healing in themselves and their relationships.

Stum, J. & Roberts, L. (2009, Spring) Co-dependency: The Clownfish Paradox. The Compass, 1,4.

Hench, M. & Stum, J. (2008, Winter) Almost 18 And Ambivalent To Change. The Compass, 3.

• (2008) NATSAP – Presented research in my lecture as a primary presenter at the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) in Savannah, Georgia, Feb. 2008. Conducted research on adolescents and the change process while enrolled in inpatient outdoor therapeutic treatment. Outcomes, conclusions, and recommendations for future research presented.
• (2003) AAMFT – Presented research at the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) national conference in Long Beach, California, October 2003. Research conducted regarding couple expectations, retention, and satisfaction with therapeutic process. Implications for practitioners were presented.

• (2010) Second Nature San Francisco California Regional Conference – Presented theory and research regarding parent-child relationships. Dealing with resistance, conflict, and addictions reviewed and implications for future analysis conducted.
• (2009) Second Nature Chicago Illinois Regional Conference – Presented case studies and intervention methodology on working with addiction and re-authoring the Self. Recommendations on clinical intervention via multiple paradigms to facilitate client change and outcomes presented. Outcomes, conclusions, and recommendations for future research presented.
• (2008) Second Nature Costa Mesa California Regional Conference – Presented as primacy lecturer/therapist regarding theory on family systems and the significance of couples clinical work as a function of facilitating their adolescent child’s growth while in a therapeutic program. Marital relationships, communication, and work on the Self presented. Outcomes, conclusions, and recommendations for future research presented.

Member National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP)

I grew up in the Northwest in a large family. Much of my time is spent hiking and exploring the outdoors with my wife and kids. Challenge and adventure have always been part of what I enjoy so on a typical week you’ll find me reading new nonfiction literature, hiking a canyon, or playing with my family in a city park. During my personal time I enjoy photography, running, and playing with new electronic gadgets.