Great to meet you!
Life can be difficult, and sometimes the things we've experienced affect us in ways we don't fully recognize until much later. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship problems, or simply feeling like you've lost your sense of direction. Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe you deserve to be treated as a whole person, not a collection of symptoms or diagnoses.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and civilians from a wide range of backgrounds. Much of my work has focused on PTSD, complex trauma, combat-related stress, moral injury, traumatic grief, and traumatic brain injuries. I've also worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, and major life changes. My background includes military settings, emergency psychiatric care, hospitals, and community mental health.
I also recognize that not everyone feels comfortable opening up to a therapist, especially when trust has been difficult to establish or previous experiences with mental health care haven't been positive. You don't have to tell me everything in the first session, and you don't have to pretend things are better than they are. We'll work at a pace that makes sense for you, with goals that actually matter to your life.

