Veterans/Military Service

As a child of a military service member and a military wife, working with veterans is something I am very passionate about. I utilize EMDR and DBT techniques to address multiple military related issues.

I am a fourth-generation combat veteran who served as an enlisted service member, officer, infantry, and administrator. I deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom, and I served at our Nation's capital. Tell me your story and let's figure out the way to accomplish the mission.

As a military veterans spouse I have had first hand experience in the life of service men/women and their families. I understand the challenges that they face both in active duty as well as in life after separation and the challenges faced when adjusting to life as a civilian.

My passion and experience with helping Veterans and military servicepeople began while I was on a full-time one-year internship at the Phoenix VA. I came to find that I not only enjoyed working with Veterans, but that I also had a talent for connecting with them on a human level, despite not being a Veteran myself. Veterans come from all walks of life, and I make it my mission to meet them where they are at, whether that means with help transitioning roles out of service or otherwise.

I was a member of the Resilience Center for Veterans and Families of Columbia University for many years where I learned interventions specific to this community. I am also an Army Veteran, and currently serving as a medical operations officer in the NY Army National Guard.

For the last two years I have been a therapist in residential treatment program of substance overuse and mental health issues, PTSD, depression and anxiety with Veterans and those with military service history and first responders. Trauma informed practice including somatic, psychotherapy and substance use disorder treatment are combined to provide insight, increase hope and work together through the intricacies of traumatic exposure.

People have said that you might have PTSD, but what does that even mean? You've lived through some difficult events, but plenty of other people have been through worse. You worry that PTSD means that you are crazy, and you don't want people to treat you differently. You're concerned that being labeled with PTSD will have negative consequences, and that has stopped you from asking for help. If you and/or your partner may be experiencing PTSD- it is possible to heal from the past.

As a military spouse, I have first hand knowledge, and training, in assisting individuals through their military life, and after.

I provide specialized care for active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families, addressing concerns such as PTSD, transition stress, combat-related trauma, and reintegration challenges. I understand the unique stressors of military life and work collaboratively with clients to foster

As a veteran, you’ve experienced challenges that many may never fully understand. I offer specialized support for veterans, helping you process trauma, cope with the transition to civilian life, and rebuild a sense of purpose and connection. I’m here to support you in finding peace, purpose, and a fulfilling life beyond the challenges of your past.

Even though military spouses are some of the most adaptable and resilient people on the planet, the constant state of change can take a toll on anyone. The worry for your spouse’s safety, the challenges with childcare, the never-ending list of things to do as a solo parent, uncertain deployment dates, and frequent moves can be overwhelming. The constant stress can cause you to feel exhausted, aimless, resentful, and alone.

I have extensive experience in working with Veterans and active military members. Most of my clinical training was accomplished with VHA and DOD. My heart is fully with those who have sacrificed to serve our country and I have a deep understanding of the issues our heroes often bring home with them. I have intensively treated Veterans and service members with PTSD, addiction issues, serious mental illness, life and role transitions, grief, civilian reintegration, and mood disorders.

I have over 16 years of military service where I provided clinical therapeutic care to Soldiers.

In addition to my clinical training in forensic psychology including military issues, I grew up a military brat, then spent 20 years in the military and I also married a military member. These experiences have given me a few different perspectives on the military profession/ lifestyle as a dependent, a spouse and one who has deployed and been separated from my family. Sometimes talking to someone that already knows the acronyms and some of the struggles on and off duty can be helpful.

Although I've always had respect for military members, I gained comprehensive understanding of military life in my work as a military psychologist contractor /GS employee, VA C & P evaluator and intern, and now as a military spouse. I've worked for 10 years with enlisted and officers from all branches of service on 3 installations from AF, Navy, and Space Force and vets. Now I'm living the spouse life from HHG fun to Balls and 6 month TDYs. Get support from someone who understands.

I have over 16 years of military service where I provided clinical therapeutic care to Soldiers and Family members.

I am the spouse and caregiver of a Wounded Warrior Marine and have extensive experience with the military population including spouses learning to cope with combat PTSD in their loved ones. I've seen what combat PTSD can do to an individual and a marriage, including when suicide is possible. Helping spouses to understand the dynamics of combat PTSD and providing a safe place for the veterans means they are able to deal with their traumas and everlasting changes in their relationships.

I have extensive experience working with individuals affected by trauma, including military veterans and their families. Trauma can profoundly impact every aspect of life, but healing is possible with the right support and therapeutic approach. My work is centered on helping clients process their experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

My clinical work and research focuses on the impact of deployments, PTSD, addiction, frequent relocations, and the overall dynamics of military life on the emotional well-being of individuals, couples, and families. Coping with the stress of military life can be isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. Ready to reclaim control and redefine your journey? Allow me to companion you on the path to recovery and resilience.