I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience and a background as a combat veteran. I have served alongside and supported service members in both combat and garrison units, which informs a practical, grounded approach to care. My practice spans inpatient and outpatient settings and includes work with clients of all ages,

Clinical strengths and focus areas

• Trauma recovery, including combat-related trauma and post-traumatic stress

• Sexual assault recovery and related interpersonal trauma

• Adjustment to life transitions (military-to-civilian, relationships, family changes)

• Chronic pain management and the emotional impact of long-term health conditions

• Employment loss, career transition, and vocational stressors

• Everyday mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties

Approach to care I provide individualized, evidence-informed treatment tailored to each client’s needs and goals. I integrate interventions suited to trauma work and recovery while attending to practical, real-world functioning. Treatment plans are collaborative, respectful, and adapted to cultural and situational context.

Who I work with I welcome all ages from diverse backgrounds, including service members, veterans, first responders, and civilians facing trauma, life transitions, chronic health conditions, or work-related stress. I am experienced with both short-term, problem-focused work and longer-term therapeutic processes.

If you are seeking experienced, compassionate, and practical support to navigate trauma, transitions, chronic pain, or vocational challenges, I offer an individualized approach designed to foster resilience, healing, and improved daily functioning.