About Doug

specializing in aviation health, at risk-behaviors, & trauma

Doug brings over 5-years of clinical experience to The Better Institute.  He is a licensed clinical social worker, certified drug and alcohol counselor, and an Airline Transport Pilot, skilled in helping those in commercial air transportation manage work and life stress in healthy ways.  He is an expert in mental health symptoms and trauma that causes undesired behaviors, often robbing people of the ability to live a full and rewarding life.

With over 13,000 hours and 30 years of experience in commercial and airline piloting as well as accident investigation, he is an expert in providing support for those currently in the aviation industry experiencing wellness issues and difficulty managing life and work stressors.   Doug works best with individuals struggling to make changes in life to deal with wellness issues impacting their ability to live the life they choose.   

Doug lives in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania where he can draw peace from the natural beauty into his clinical work.  He also continues to fly recreationally.  Doug is closely tied to his daughter-in-law and son with their young son.