My Passion
My passion is working with people experiencing the impact of trauma and adversity. These experiences can result in issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, addictions, negative beliefs, reactivity, anger, impatience, dissociation, difficulties trusting yourself or others; and the list goes on. I love what I do because I get to sit with amazing human beings like you, who have been through so much and yet are still standing. People are so resilient! It never ceases to amaze me!
Since I became a mental health counselor in 2012, I have been on a quest to find the most effective therapies to help people heal. I have found a number of them, EMDR, IFS, Ketamine-assisted EMDR, KAP. They are listed below with my certifications. I also incorporate other therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and Mindfulness into therapy sessions. However, one of the most important ways we heal from adversity (maybe the most important) is through relationship, compassionate presence, and attunement. This is a big part of how I work with people. I want to get to know you. To see you. To hear you. To connect with you with respect and understanding. I am deeply honored to be part of my client’s journeys. I would be deeply honored to be part of yours.
My History
In 2012, I retired from a 20+ year career as a police officer, detective, and lieutenant. I was also a dispatcher, 911 call taker, and corrections officer early in my law enforcement career. I have a deep desire to assist police officers, fire-fighters, paramedics, dispatchers, 911 call takers, nurses, public safety personnel, and military heroes to overcome the cumulative trauma that they experience.
I have a passion for being part of the healing of survivors of sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and other crimes. As a detective, I specialized in child sexual and physical abuse and domestic violence. I realized during my career the devastation these types of injustices can cause a person. But the human spirit is resilient! I believe each human being has the ability to live a productive, fulfilling, and joyful life, no matter how tragic their past has been. Often, we need someone to partner with us and believe in us as we confront experiences that tend to rob us of our joy, peace, and freedom. I could be honored to be that partner.