His first job in human services was through Professional Services Group where he provided home detention and intensive supervision services for juveniles. Kaz transitioned into social work as a CPS social worker for Adams County for 4 years. His first job as a therapist was at Therapy Without Walls in Reedsburg where he provided community-based therapeutic services. Kaz's personal mission is to help people achieve mental wellness through personal growth and discovery, while learning new skills and techniques to enhance their daily functioning. He specialized in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporates Rogerian principles like unconditional positive regard and empathy into a person-centered, strengths-based approach to counseling.
For self care, Kaz enjoys working out, running, and going to the movies. He is married and has three beautiful daughters. Kaz's relationship with God is paramount to his life and he wouldn't be where he is today without that. Kaz is also a professional photographer as photography has always been one of his passions.