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About My Clients
I work best with adults who’ve carried heavy things for a long time—veterans, first responders, trauma survivors, and those navigating grief, moral injury, or major life transitions. Many of my clients have felt misunderstood or mislabeled in the past. In this space, you don’t have to explain the weight—you just get to set it down.
My Background and Approach
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over eight years of experience supporting adults through trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I hold a BA in Psychology from UC Davis and an MSW from UNLV. My clinical background spans acute inpatient settings, community mental health, and private practice. I’ve worked extensively with veterans, first responders, unhoused individuals, and those navigating PTSD, moral injury, or long-standing emotional pain. I’ve also advocated within systems like Social Security and the VA, so I understand how frustrating and isolating those processes can be. Clients often describe me as straightforward, humorous, and easy to talk to. My approach is trauma-informed, solution-focused, and collaborative. I bring a balance of clarity, structure, and depth into the room—and I’m comfortable naming what’s hard while holding space for real change.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
My work is rooted in personal loss. I lost my best friend—an Iraq War veteran—to suicide while we were in college. Years later, I lost my father, a Vietnam-era Marine, the same way. These losses didn’t just shape my career—they defined my purpose. I believe therapy can be a place where someone finally hears the thing they needed all along: the truth, said with care. I carry that responsibility seriously. I believe in showing up with integrity, naming what’s hard, and honoring the humanity in every client. I advocate for suicide prevention, trauma-informed systems, and accessible mental health care—especially for those who’ve been overlooked or misdiagnosed. I believe healing happens when we stop trying to fix people and start bearing witness to their pain with presence and honesty. That belief isn’t just professional—it’s personal. It’s the reason I do this work.