As a clinical psychologist with more than two decades’ experience working with military, first responders, and frontline healthcare personnel, I understand the unique pressures and challenges you face. Whether you're managing high-stress situations, navigating emotional and physical exhaustion, or coping with the aftermath of traumatic events, my goal is to support you in finding balance, healing, and strength. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, all tailored to address the specific needs of those who serve others.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Together, we will create a collaborative space where you can process difficult experiences without judgment. We will prioritize your top concerns and create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your goals and life plan. You will build the skills and develop tools you need not only to cope, but to thrive, even in the face of overwhelming demands. You don’t have to carry the weight alone—I’m here to help you navigate the path forward with resilience, clarity, and self-compassion.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
You need an expert guide, someone who understands the culture of service and the complexity of the trauma and the challenges you have faced – someone who will walk beside you through the fire to get to the other side. My education, training, and experience--with clients just like you -- informs a pragmatic, compassionate, and action-oriented approach to therapy.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Public service means that duty runs deep. You've carried burdens that most people can't understand. Trauma, loss, and a relentless pace on the job can lead to problems with depression, burnout, traumatic stress, moral injury, or substance use. You’re worried about the stigma. But you committed to saving lives, one at a time, so why not your own? If you're struggling, it doesn't mean you're broken — it means you're human. Call for backup.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps you take charge of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. In our work together, you’ll learn to recognize unhelpful patterns, challenge limiting beliefs, and build skills that support lasting change. CBT puts you in the driver’s seat—equipping you with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and resilience. It’s about unlocking your potential and creating the life you want to live. ***************************************************************************************
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindful, values-driven approach that helps you create a more meaningful and fulfilling life—even in the presence of difficult thoughts and emotions. Rather than fighting or avoiding discomfort, ACT supports you in making space for your inner experiences while committing to actions that align with what truly matters to you. Through powerful techniques like mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive defusion, ACT helps you build psychological flexibility and move forward with greater purpose, authenticity, and strength. *****************************************************************************************
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a strength-based, skills-focused approach that helps you build a life that feels more balanced, intentional, and aligned with your values. Rooted in both acceptance and change, DBT teaches practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and staying grounded in the present. Through a blend of mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, DBT empowers you to navigate life with greater self-awareness, resilience, and compassion—for yourself and others. ****************************************************************************************
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy is a gentle yet powerful approach that helps you slow down, tune in, and respond to life with greater clarity and intention. By learning to observe your thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment, you can create space for new choices and deeper self-understanding. This approach blends present-moment awareness with compassion and insight, helping you break free from automatic patterns and connect more fully to yourself and the world around you. It’s about cultivating calm, resilience, and a grounded sense of presence—no matter what life brings. ***************************************************************************************
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented approach that is both empowering and efficient. It’s designed to help you identify solutions in the present and future rather than focusing on past problems. This approach focuses on your strengths, resources, and abilities to create meaningful change in your life, even when things feel overwhelming. ****************************************************************************************