Dr. Troy Pharis

Maybe you've been dealing with it on your own for a while: carrying stress, replaying difficult moments, or feeling stuck in a way that's hard to name. For those who've served in uniform or emergency response, asking for help can feel like one more thing you're not supposed to need. I'm Dr. Troy Pharis, and I've been there. I served 20 years before becoming a licensed professional counselor, which means you won't have to explain your world to me from scratch. My primary focus is on active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families.

I am very laid back and informal. I try to keep things fun and interesting while also actively moving toward your personal goals. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as my primary treatment model. I have found this helps with many different concerns. I also use EMDR in sessions to help process past traumatic events.

In our first session, we'll keep things simple. I'll get to know what's been weighing on you and what you'd like to change. You don't need a clear goal or to know what therapy even looks like. Sessions are informal and direct: we skip the jargon, get to what matters, and work on practical skills you can actually use. Most clients leave that first session telling me they finally talked to someone who gets it without having to explain everything from scratch.