Counselor, MS, LPC-IT, SAC-IT
Verified
We all yearn for love and connection and when these needs are not met, we look for a way to substitute the feelings of pain, loneliness, and separation, which can lead to
substance
use.
As an Air Force Veteran, I understand the hesitancies of seeking help of any kind but especially for mental health. After bearing witness to some of the most difficult life changing circumstances imaginable, and through my own journey of self-discovery and acceptance, I ventured towards becoming a therapist in the pursuit of helping others become the best versions of themselves. Always encouraging, I value the therapeutic relationship, authenticity, and individual responsibility, focusing on the positives in one’s life and not pathology. Life is a "crazy" ride and things can get messy...I am not afraid to join you on that ride.