Trust me, I know. A lot of what I provide to my clients is based on my experience as a patient. I've been on your "side of the couch" and I know the fear of vulnerability. My priority is creating a space where you can tell me when I'm wrong, if you feel like I'm not a good match for you, and where we can work together to build a foundation of genuine trust. A safe therapeutic relationship must be the foundation for the work that it accomplished in therapy. I'm not afraid to hear about myself from you, even if your thoughts are less than favorable - I've got thick skin and while I'm not here to be a punching bag, I'm not afraid of what darkness, anger, or fear looks like. 

Not only do I hold a certification in working with military and veteran populations, but I also just feel at ease around military culture. You won't have to explain every acronym, every experience to me. I will laugh at your dark humor. I will tease you for having to sweep up the sunlight on the sidewalk. I have seen "not PT" PT on a black flag day. I do love white Monsters, but order my Echelons online. It's the little things.