A soldier dressed in camouflage military uniform with a backpack and helmet, walking alone on a dirt trail through a barren field with leafless trees in the background.

The call to serve doesn’t end with the mission—it continues with the courage it takes to rebuild and begin again.

Service leaves lasting marks—some visible, others carried quietly within. Veterans and first responders often face unique challenges: the weight of traumatic memories, moral injury, and the strain of reconnecting with family or civilian life. As an Air Force veteran and therapist, I understand the culture, values, and unspoken pressures of those who serve.

Whether you’re coping with PTSD, burnout, or adjusting after deployment or years on the frontlines, therapy offers a space where you don’t have to explain the basics—I already speak your language. Together, we’ll work toward emotional regulation, healthy coping, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Areas of Support

  • PTSD & Trauma Recovery: EMDR and trauma-focused therapy for intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

  • Moral Injury & Guilt: Healing the invisible wounds caused by difficult decisions or perceived failures in service.

  • Anger & Emotional Regulation: Tools for de-escalation, stress reduction, and healthier communication.

  • Reintegration After Deployment: Navigating relationship changes, identity shifts, and community connection.

  • First Responder Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Support for law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and medical personnel coping with chronic stress.

  • Veterans Court Support: Confidential, nonjudgmental therapy for justice-involved veterans needing accountability and growth.

  • Family & Relationship Challenges: Strengthening bonds and rebuilding trust after service-related strain.

Veterans & First Responders Counseling – FAQs

1. Why work with a therapist who’s a veteran?

As an Iraqi Campaign Medal Air Force veteran, I understand the unique language, culture, and pressures of military and first responder life. You won’t have to spend sessions explaining acronyms or justifying your feelings—I get it.

2. What therapy approaches do you use for PTSD or moral injury?

I integrate EMDR, IFS-informed therapy, DBT skills, and somatic awareness techniques to process traumatic memories, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild a sense of safety and meaning.

3. Are sessions confidential, even for court or command-related referrals?

Yes. Your privacy is protected within legal and ethical guidelines. If you’re involved with Veterans Court or on active duty military, I’ll work collaboratively as required, but maintain your confidentiality outside of necessary reporting.