Hello, I have been a licensed counselor for over 20 years. I am trained in several treatments that work well with trauma. Nothing I do will cure or make it go away. The treatments I use will lessen the intensity allowing you to have control of yourself when triggers pop up. People complete therapy feeling they have control over their emotions and their lives.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

There will be no jumping in!! In your first session, I will only ask about basic information, such as education level, family, what kind of hobbies you like, etcetera. There is no need to go into any major problems or traumatic events. It's preferred that you don't and that you just talk about this benign information so that you can see if you are comfortable talking to me, to see if I'm a good fit for you. If you are looking for EMDR, that process will not start until a complete history is done and other prep procedures are done to make sure you're in a good space to do it.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My strengths include listening without judgment, an understanding of military and police culture, and a desire to see a successful end to treatment.

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