Meet the Team

I'm a licensed psychologist who has been practicing since 2018, with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas. My clinical work has been shaped by years of experience within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I have worked as a clinician and Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator, as well as my service as Chief of Behavioral Health in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Working across these settings has given me a unique perspective on the psychological demands that come with serving others, performing under pressure, navigating trauma, and continuing to move forward when life doesn't go as planned. It has also given me a deep appreciation for the importance of clearly defined professional roles and boundaries.

Because I hold multiple professional roles within the VA and military systems, I take potential conflicts of interest and overlapping professional relationships seriously. I have established specific boundaries regarding who I can accept as a private-practice client in order to minimize the possibility of conflicts, protect confidentiality, and maintain objectivity in each of my professional roles. Because of my current roles and responsibilities, I am not accepting clients who are currently serving in the Army National Guard or veterans who are otherwise eligible for mental health care through the Richmond VAMC or the Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) affiliated with the Richmond VAMC.

If you are unsure whether your circumstances create a potential conflict, please feel free to reach out before scheduling. I am happy to discuss whether private practice is an appropriate setting for us to work together and, when appropriate, help identify other resources or providers.

At the heart of my approach is the belief that you can forge beyond what you've been through. Sometimes that means moving through trauma. Sometimes it means getting unstuck from patterns that no longer serve you. And sometimes it means reconnecting with your strengths, values, identity, and sense of purpose.

I work with veterans, first responders, executives, athletes, creative professionals, medical providers, and others navigating the unique demands of high-pressure lives. I also work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and with concerns ranging from chronic stress and burnout to mood concerns, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My work in performance psychology adds another dimension for clients who aren't simply looking to feel better—they want to perform better, lead better, and live more intentionally.

So, where do you want to go—and how can we get there together?

My approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and grounded in evidence-based psychological care. I believe therapy should be purposeful and structured, but never rigid. My clients often describe me as warm, genuine, and willing to tell it like it is when that's what's needed.

You can expect our work together to have direction, but also flexibility—because, well... life happens along the way sometimes.

My goal isn't to tell you who you should be. It's to help you understand where you are, identify where you want to go, and build the skills, insight, and confidence to get there.

Let's forge beyond the X.