Services
About My Clients
My ideal client is a service member, veteran, adult, caregiver, college student, or family member ready to heal and grow. They seek culturally attuned, trauma‑informed care and value a collaborative, evidence‑based approach. Together, we build resilience, reclaim strength, and transform lived experience into meaningful change across life, relationships, and work.
My Background and Approach
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and Ohio with 23 years of clinical experience and more than a decade serving service members, veterans, military families, caregivers, and adults. Trained at the University of Pittsburgh in psychology and social work, I blend trauma‑informed, culturally attuned, evidence‑based care—CBT, ACT, and resilience frameworks—with systems‑level leadership to turn insight into practical relief. My background spans the Air Force, Cleveland VA, HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement, HealthSouth, and The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center, grounding my work in real‑world complexity and mission‑driven service. Clients can expect clear goals, tools from the first session, steady pacing, and measurable progress to heal, strengthen resilience, and reclaim purpose.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
My core belief is that healing is possible when people are met with safety, respect, and the right tools. I believe trust, choice, and collaboration prevent retraumatization, and that your culture, identity, and values are strengths that shape the work. Evidence‑based care matters, but compassion and humility guide how it’s delivered. I see strengths as fuel for sustainable progress and recognize that family, work, and community systems influence recovery. Clear goals, steady pacing, and skills from the first session create momentum. Resilience can be trained—through grounding, flexibility, and values‑based action—and service‑affected lives deserve attuned, culturally aware support. At the heart of healing is purpose: reclaiming meaning, dignity, and direction in a way that feels truly your own.