Trauma Counseling for Veterans and First Responders

Let’s be honest. Not every therapist is the right fit for every person.

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I’m direct. I listen, pay attention to patterns, and ask the hard questions. I want to help you understand what’s keeping you stuck and figure out how to move forward. Sometimes that means challenging you to look at things differently, but always with the goal of helping you make meaningful progress.

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We’re also going to talk about the hard stuff—the anger, grief, shame, and experiences you’ve spent years pushing aside. You can cry, swear (I might too!), laugh at the wrong time, or say the things you’ve never said out loud. You don’t have to filter yourself or pretend you’re okay when you’re not.

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My connection to the military community spans generations. I grew up in a Navy family, served as a U.S. Army Signal Corps officer, and spent 20 years as an Army spouse. Want to confuse me, ask am where I am from…. 26 moves and counting.

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 I also have experience working with law enforcement, fire service, and other first responders. I understand the culture, the pressure to keep pushing through, the emotional armor, and the dark humor that sometimes comes with the job. You don’t have to explain that world to me.

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I take this work seriously. I want our time together to have a purpose—not just talk about the same things without making progress. I’ll be honest with you, help you recognize patterns, and challenge you when needed. But I’m not here to bulldoze you or tell you how to feel. You set the pace, and we do the work together.

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If you’re looking for someone who will simply nod along or keep things surface-level, I may not be your person. But if you want someone who is honest, grounded, and willing to walk into the hard stuff with you, we might be a good fit.

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You’ve spent enough time taking care of everyone else and pushing through on your own.

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You don’t have to carry it alone anymore.