Dr. Joel Caldwell began working at GFC Counseling of Groveland, Florida in February 2015. On July 5th of that year, Dr. Caldwell became the new Administrator / CEO, as our founder and former Director, Dr. Joseph Nussbaumer, Jr., had developed leukemia a few years prior. On July 22, 2015, Dr. Caldwell instructed the Office Manager to type up a letter on GFC's letterhead to Clinton Moving & Packaging, Inc., of Clinton, NY. Dr. Caldwell personally dictated the letter. When the Office Manager voiced his concern to Dr. Caldwell that the letter gave the impression that GFC Counseling would be paying for the entire cost of his family's move, Dr. Caldwell stated "I know that the letter makes it sound that way, but the moving company just wants to verify that this is a legitimate move and that I am gainfully employed here."
Dr. Nussbaumer did authorize the Office Manager to write a check to Dr. Caldwell for $2,000.00, as a gift to put towards the cost of his family's moving expense. Our records indicate that Dr. Caldwell cashed that check the following week. When the Office Manager received our credit card statements the following month, he noticed that there were many unauthorized charges made to grocery stores, pizza parlors, WalMart, and other places. Knowing that these purchases were not made for the office, the Office Manager immediately notified Dr. Nussbaumer of the fraudulent activity. The following day, GFC Counseling received a bill in the mail for $12,336.04, the entire cost of the Caldwell family's household move.
When confronted about the nearly $20,000.00 in outstanding bills (his personal purchases using GFC Counseling's business credit card, and his family's move billed to GFC Counseling), Dr. Caldwell stated that "he had everything under control", even though he decided to quit later on that same day. The amount of unauthorized spending at GFC Counseling that Dr. Caldwell is responsible for totals $7,209.50. To date, Dr. Caldwell has not reimbursed GFC Counseling for any of these charges.
The sad irony of this whole ordeal is that, just a few weeks after his sudden departure, GFC Counseling received an advertising email from Motivational Press, announcing the upcoming release of a new Christian book. The name of the book? "Living Larger: Discovering the True Riches of Life" by Dr. Joel Caldwell. If only he really understood what the true riches of life really are, and the value that the Lord places on Christian character, Joel Caldwell wouldn't feel compelled to "live larger" while manipulating and exploiting others for his own personal gain.
Dr. Joel Caldwell began working at GFC Counseling of Groveland, Florida, in February 2015. On July 5th of that year, Dr. Caldwell became the new Administrator / CEO of our counseling center, as our founder and Director, Dr. Joseph Nussbaumer, had been diagnosed with leukemia a few years prior. On July 22nd, the Office Manager of GFC Counseling was instructed by Dr. Caldwell to type up a letter to Clinton Moving & Packaging, Inc. and the exact wording of that letter was dictated by Dr. Caldwell himself. Once the letter was typed and read back to him, the Office Manager immediately voiced his concern to Dr. Caldwell that the letter gave the impression that GFC Counseling would be paying for the entire cost of his family's move from New York to Clermont, Florida. The Office Manager stated that Dr. Caldwell's words to him were, "I know that it seems that way in the letter, but really all the moving company wants to verify is that this is a legitimate move, and that I am gainfully employed here." It was around this time that Dr. Nussbaumer authorized the Office Manager to write a check for $2,000.00 to Dr. Caldwell as a gift from GFC to help towards his family's overall moving expense. Our bank records reflect that Dr. Caldwell cashed that check the following week, right before the Caldwell family's move occurred. A few weeks later, when GFC's credit card statements began reflecting purchases from grocery stores, pizza parlors, WalMart, etc., our Office Manager immediately knew that these were not purchases made for office purposes. Thankfully, he immediately chose to report this unauthorized credit card activity to Dr. Nussbaumer. The following day, GFC Counseling received a bill from Clinton Moving & Packaging for $12,336.04. When confronted about these illegal indiscretions in mid-September 2015, Dr. Caldwell decided to quit GFC Counseling later that day. The unauthorized charges that Dr. Caldwell made while at GFC Counseling totals $7,209.50. The sad irony of this entire ordeal is that, following his departure from GFC Counselling, we received an advertising email from Motivational Press, announcing a new Christian book that was soon to be released. The name of the book? "Living Larger: Discovering the True Riches of Life" by Dr. Joel Caldwell. If only Joel Caldwell could discover what those true riches are, and really come to understand what real Christian character is worth.
Back in July of 2015 Dr. Joel Caldwell contracted with our company to pack and move his household goods from Cazenovia , N.Y. to Clermont Florida. The total cost of the move was to be $ 12,336.04 terms were cash on delivery. One day prior to delivery Dr.Caldwell informed us that his new employer would be paying for his move . We asked him to provide a guarantee on the new employers letterhead that would guarantee their payment of the charges. He provided a guarantee on their letterhead, signed by the office manager that GFC Counseling service would pay the charges . Subsequent attempts to bill and collect the charges resulted in us being informed by GFC's CEO Dr. Joseph Wm. Nussbaumer that they never had any intention of paying it , that Dr. Caldwell had no authority to request such a written guarantee and the office manager had no authority to make the guarantee either . he also informed us that their were other honesty issues such as charging personal expenses to the company credit card and that " When confronted with his illegal indescretions in mid September 2015 Dr. Caldwell decided to quit GFC counseling later that day. " to ad insult to injury Dr. Nusbaumer informed us that Dr. Caldwell was issued a $ 2000.00 check prior to the move in deference to his moving charges . This check was cashed a week before his belongings were moved yet our Moving Company did not receive one red cent. A subsequent background check revealed that Dr. Caldwell was convicted of Medicaid Fraud in 2012. was sentenced to 60 days in jail 5 years probation and 400 hrs of community service. He made restitution of $ 50,000.00 , but according to reports the state maintains he stole over $ 100,000.00 and that a civil suit was pending. See Syracuse.com April 2 2012.
I cannot speak to his abilities as a Psychologist, however , he purports himself to be a Christian uses his Christianity in his marketing and promotion website and facebook page quoting scripture and avails himself to a Christian clientele . Potential clients should be made aware of his relationship to the truth and his criminal activities and background.In my opinion the man is a fraud in the most vile and dispicable sense. In no way a Christian , a true wolf in sheeps clothing hiding behind christianity to get paying customers while in reality he is no more than a common theif !
Dr. Joel Caldwell Reviews
Dr. Joel Caldwell began working at GFC Counseling of Groveland, Florida in February 2015. On July 5th of that year, Dr. Caldwell became the new Administrator / CEO, as our founder and former Director, Dr. Joseph Nussbaumer, Jr., had developed leukemia a few years prior. On July 22, 2015, Dr. Caldwell instructed the Office Manager to type up a letter on GFC's letterhead to Clinton Moving & Packaging, Inc., of Clinton, NY. Dr. Caldwell personally dictated the letter. When the Office Manager voiced his concern to Dr. Caldwell that the letter gave the impression that GFC Counseling would be paying for the entire cost of his family's move, Dr. Caldwell stated "I know that the letter makes it sound that way, but the moving company just wants to verify that this is a legitimate move and that I am gainfully employed here."
Dr. Nussbaumer did authorize the Office Manager to write a check to Dr. Caldwell for $2,000.00, as a gift to put towards the cost of his family's moving expense. Our records indicate that Dr. Caldwell cashed that check the following week. When the Office Manager received our credit card statements the following month, he noticed that there were many unauthorized charges made to grocery stores, pizza parlors, WalMart, and other places. Knowing that these purchases were not made for the office, the Office Manager immediately notified Dr. Nussbaumer of the fraudulent activity. The following day, GFC Counseling received a bill in the mail for $12,336.04, the entire cost of the Caldwell family's household move.
When confronted about the nearly $20,000.00 in outstanding bills (his personal purchases using GFC Counseling's business credit card, and his family's move billed to GFC Counseling), Dr. Caldwell stated that "he had everything under control", even though he decided to quit later on that same day. The amount of unauthorized spending at GFC Counseling that Dr. Caldwell is responsible for totals $7,209.50. To date, Dr. Caldwell has not reimbursed GFC Counseling for any of these charges.
The sad irony of this whole ordeal is that, just a few weeks after his sudden departure, GFC Counseling received an advertising email from Motivational Press, announcing the upcoming release of a new Christian book. The name of the book? "Living Larger: Discovering the True Riches of Life" by Dr. Joel Caldwell. If only he really understood what the true riches of life really are, and the value that the Lord places on Christian character, Joel Caldwell wouldn't feel compelled to "live larger" while manipulating and exploiting others for his own personal gain.
Scam Artist
Dr. Joel Caldwell began working at GFC Counseling of Groveland, Florida, in February 2015. On July 5th of that year, Dr. Caldwell became the new Administrator / CEO of our counseling center, as our founder and Director, Dr. Joseph Nussbaumer, had been diagnosed with leukemia a few years prior. On July 22nd, the Office Manager of GFC Counseling was instructed by Dr. Caldwell to type up a letter to Clinton Moving & Packaging, Inc. and the exact wording of that letter was dictated by Dr. Caldwell himself. Once the letter was typed and read back to him, the Office Manager immediately voiced his concern to Dr. Caldwell that the letter gave the impression that GFC Counseling would be paying for the entire cost of his family's move from New York to Clermont, Florida. The Office Manager stated that Dr. Caldwell's words to him were, "I know that it seems that way in the letter, but really all the moving company wants to verify is that this is a legitimate move, and that I am gainfully employed here." It was around this time that Dr. Nussbaumer authorized the Office Manager to write a check for $2,000.00 to Dr. Caldwell as a gift from GFC to help towards his family's overall moving expense. Our bank records reflect that Dr. Caldwell cashed that check the following week, right before the Caldwell family's move occurred. A few weeks later, when GFC's credit card statements began reflecting purchases from grocery stores, pizza parlors, WalMart, etc., our Office Manager immediately knew that these were not purchases made for office purposes. Thankfully, he immediately chose to report this unauthorized credit card activity to Dr. Nussbaumer. The following day, GFC Counseling received a bill from Clinton Moving & Packaging for $12,336.04. When confronted about these illegal indiscretions in mid-September 2015, Dr. Caldwell decided to quit GFC Counseling later that day. The unauthorized charges that Dr. Caldwell made while at GFC Counseling totals $7,209.50. The sad irony of this entire ordeal is that, following his departure from GFC Counselling, we received an advertising email from Motivational Press, announcing a new Christian book that was soon to be released. The name of the book? "Living Larger: Discovering the True Riches of Life" by Dr. Joel Caldwell. If only Joel Caldwell could discover what those true riches are, and really come to understand what real Christian character is worth.
Back in July of 2015 Dr. Joel Caldwell contracted with our company to pack and move his household goods from Cazenovia , N.Y. to Clermont Florida. The total cost of the move was to be $ 12,336.04 terms were cash on delivery. One day prior to delivery Dr.Caldwell informed us that his new employer would be paying for his move . We asked him to provide a guarantee on the new employers letterhead that would guarantee their payment of the charges. He provided a guarantee on their letterhead, signed by the office manager that GFC Counseling service would pay the charges . Subsequent attempts to bill and collect the charges resulted in us being informed by GFC's CEO Dr. Joseph Wm. Nussbaumer that they never had any intention of paying it , that Dr. Caldwell had no authority to request such a written guarantee and the office manager had no authority to make the guarantee either . he also informed us that their were other honesty issues such as charging personal expenses to the company credit card and that " When confronted with his illegal indescretions in mid September 2015 Dr. Caldwell decided to quit GFC counseling later that day. " to ad insult to injury Dr. Nusbaumer informed us that Dr. Caldwell was issued a $ 2000.00 check prior to the move in deference to his moving charges . This check was cashed a week before his belongings were moved yet our Moving Company did not receive one red cent. A subsequent background check revealed that Dr. Caldwell was convicted of Medicaid Fraud in 2012. was sentenced to 60 days in jail 5 years probation and 400 hrs of community service. He made restitution of $ 50,000.00 , but according to reports the state maintains he stole over $ 100,000.00 and that a civil suit was pending. See Syracuse.com April 2 2012.
I cannot speak to his abilities as a Psychologist, however , he purports himself to be a Christian uses his Christianity in his marketing and promotion website and facebook page quoting scripture and avails himself to a Christian clientele . Potential clients should be made aware of his relationship to the truth and his criminal activities and background.In my opinion the man is a fraud in the most vile and dispicable sense. In no way a Christian , a true wolf in sheeps clothing hiding behind christianity to get paying customers while in reality he is no more than a common theif !