The fleurs-de-lis and crown in the achievement of arms reflect the armiger’s believed descent from the Franks and Saxons while the sun is symbolic of the search for scientific knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. The pelican and red, wavy design elements represent the armiger's Louisiana heritage as well as the waters of the Red and Mississippi Rivers around which he has spent most of his life.

The “psi-de-lis” or “psy-de-lys” heraldic badge recalls the armiger's cultural heritage and his work as a psychologist. The armiger designed this unique device as a fleur-de-lis Or with foot extended and arms upturned in the form of the Greek letter psi.