Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session, we keep it real and keep it simple. You’ll have space to talk about what’s brought you in—no pressure to get it all out at once. We’ll go over your story, what you’ve tried so far, and start shaping a plan that actually feels doable. I ask some questions, you talk as much or as little as you want, and we begin making sense of what’s been weighing you down. No stuffy office vibes, no therapist nodding silently. You’ll leave knowing I’ve got your back and a clear idea of what working together will look like.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Before I became a therapist, I spent 21 years as a medic in the U.S. Air Force—running trauma rooms in Afghanistan, working ICU, and piloting healthcare initiatives across the Pacific. I learned to stay calm in chaos and listen when lives were on the line. That experience shaped how I show up now: direct, steady, and with zero judgment. After retiring, I earned my MSW from USC and spent the last 6 years as a therapist helping people face hard truths and create forward motion—especially veterans, first responders, and adults stuck in emotional loops. I’ve run process groups for suicide prevention, taught mindfulness to clients who can’t sit still, and combined movement with therapy for those who think talk therapy alone isn’t enough. I also know what it’s like to feel lost. To question your purpose. To wonder if you’ve used up all your second chances. That’s why this work matters to me. I’m not here to fix you—I’m here to help you remember your strength and rebuild your momentum.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with people who are carrying a lot—but don’t always show it. Veterans, first responders, high-functioning adults, and those in major life transitions who look like they have it together but feel stuck, numb, or overwhelmed inside. Maybe you’re dealing with trauma, addiction, burnout, relationship disconnection, or anxiety that doesn’t respond to the usual stuff. You’ve probably already tried therapy—or avoided it because it felt too slow or soft. You want something real. Someone who isn’t afraid of the dark corners you’ve avoided. Someone who will push when needed and sit with you when the weight is too much. You might be navigating the end of a career, a tough relationship dynamic, or facing down regrets that keep you up at night. You’re probably more resilient than you realize—and I’m here to help you access that again, on your terms.