Compassionate, Integrative Mental Health Care for First Responders and Military Service Members/Veterans
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“Your life is a sacred journey and it’s about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformations, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly & deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous risks, and embracing challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path exactly where you are meant to be right now…and from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing, of courage, beauty, wisdom, power, dignity, & love.”
Important Office Notes:
My office has DOGS that are in the office with me. If you have severe allergies or are not a “dog person”, then my office may not be the right fit for you.
Meet “Dude”! He is an 11 year old Patterdale Terrier/Chihuahua mix who I adopted from Burlington Animal Services in 2015. I am not sure of his past, but I’m sure there was abuse of some kind as he is still somewhat shy and timid. He is NOT a therapy dog, but I am hoping one day he will recover enough to really interact more with people. For now, he’s learning to trust again and will let you pet him once he feels safe with you.
And here’s “Lexi” my newest addition. Adopted from Carolina Boxer Rescue in May of 2022, this 4 year old Rhodesian Boxer is full of life and energy! Thanks to Sally Said So training, she is currently working on her Canine Good Citizen certification and then on towards her official therapy-dog certification. She’s recently been accepted as Burlington Police Department’s official Therapy Dog! You can find us there every few weeks making sure that officers, telecommunicators, and admin/staff are getting plenty of puppy love. We are also starting to go to Fire Departments too (EMS coming soon), as we want her designation to be “FIRST RESPONDER THERAPY DOG”.
MORE Announcements
Here’s where I update my office news! This is current as of September 6, 2024
Surgery update: Heading back into the office beginning Sept 30th but will still have limited hours (10-3) until I am fully recovered and have regained some stamina!
Here’s some additional dates I’ll be out of the office:
September 23-27th (EMDR Training)
October 26-November 8 (Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma conference/Fla trip home)
While I will only be taking on First Reponders/Law Enforcement and Military Service Members as “regular” clients from here on out, I will continue to accept EAP referrals from MyGroup and Backline Cares, Inc.
STUDENTS SEEKING PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT: I am currently booked til summer 2026!!
***I do not do custody evaluations or any other assessments ordered by a court of law***