Helping First Responders Come Home

To themselves. To their families. To the life they want outside of the job.

I have a personal connection to first responders that goes beyond clinical training. I grew up around the firehouse, with both my dad and stepdad serving as firefighters and fire chiefs, completed EMT training myself, and spent years understanding the culture, humor, loyalty, and unspoken expectations that come with the job. I also know the other side of that culture: the pressure to stay strong, the stigma around asking for help, and the cumulative impact of witnessing trauma over time.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 20 years leading organizational change and coaching executives in the tech industry. That experience taught me how high performers respond under pressure, how leadership shapes culture, and how chronic stress, responsibility, and burnout affect decision-making and relationships. Today, I combine that operational background with specialized training in Complex PTSD, Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodrama, and evidence-based trauma therapies to help first responders process what they've carried while preserving the strengths that make them exceptional at what they do.

I recognize that seeking therapy can feel risky in the fire service. Concerns about stigma or how others might perceive you are real barriers. My office is a confidential space where you don't have to protect anyone else or carry the expectation of having it all together.

For clients who are interested, Joey, my therapy dog, is available during sessions. Her calm presence often puts people at ease, especially when talking about difficult calls.

My goal is to help first responders continue doing the job they love without sacrificing themselves or the people they love along the way.