Meet Dr. Vini

I believe men need a place where they can talk honestly about relationships, faith, anxiety, failure, anger, responsibility, purpose, and the pressures they carry—without judgment and without pretending everything is fine.

My approach combines professional counseling, practical tools, and Christian faith to help men move toward meaningful and lasting change.

I am a Christian Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 123926) specializing in individual counseling for men. My goal is to provide a place where men can talk honestly about the challenges they face—relationships, anxiety, stress, anger, life transitions, faith, purpose, and the pressures that often come with being a husband, father, provider, or leader.

My approach brings together professional clinical counseling, practical tools, and Christian faith. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and Christian counseling, I help men better understand what they are experiencing, develop healthier ways of responding, strengthen their relationships, and move toward meaningful change.

My background includes years of experience in church ministry, outpatient mental health, and college wellness settings. I am trained in both pastoral ministry and clinical counseling, which allows me to understand emotional and relational concerns through professional and faith-informed lenses.

Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University

Master of Science in Counseling
University of Phoenix

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Oblate School of Theology

Beyond my professional experience, I am a husband, father, pastor, and Army veteran. Those roles have shaped my understanding of responsibility, relationships, leadership, faith, and the challenges men often carry quietly.

I live in Orange County, California, with my wife and family. When I'm not counseling or involved in ministry, you'll probably find me enjoying a good cup of coffee, exercising, and occasionally paddleboarding or boogeyboarding.

Stronger Men. Healthier Relationships. Deeper Faith.