Military & Veteran Therapy
Updated: Oct 6
Military service can shape the way a person handles stress, trust, responsibility, identity, relationships, and asking for help. Therapy is more useful when the person providing it understands that context instead of treating military experience as a side note.
My background includes service in the U.S. Army as a combat medic. That experience does not mean every veteran has the same story, but it does give me a practical understanding of military culture, operational stress, deployment experiences, transition, and the pressure to keep functioning even when something is not right.
Common concerns may include PTSD, nightmares, hypervigilance, anger, guilt, grief, moral injury, relationship strain, alcohol or substance concerns, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, loss of purpose, and difficulty transitioning out of the military.
You do not have to explain every military term or tell the full story of what happened during the first session. Therapy can begin with what is affecting your life today and build from there.
I also work with civilians. Military and veteran therapy is an area of focus, not a requirement for becoming a client.
Counseling informed by military experience
Military service can affect how you approach stress, trust, responsibility, and asking for help. It may also shape the way you describe a problem: difficulty relaxing, irritability, relationship strain, grief, or feeling disconnected after a major change. You do not need to have a particular diagnosis or tell your full story before starting a conversation.
I am an Army veteran and former combat medic whose service included deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. That background informs my work, while your own experiences and goals remain the focus of counseling. Service members, veterans, and adults with a military connection are welcome; you do not need a military background to work with me.
Goals that connect to everyday life
We can talk about what you want to change in your daily life, whether that involves routines, relationships, the transition out of military service, loss, or the strain of ongoing responsibilities. Therapy is a collaborative process. We will discuss a pace that feels manageable and practical strategies you can use between sessions.
Individual sessions are virtual for adults located in Texas and are typically 60 minutes. Scheduling is handled through Headway. Check its current openings, accepted insurance, and cost estimates; this website does not promise VA, TRICARE, or other plan coverage.
If service, transition, or military-related stress is affecting your life, you can review options for adult individual counseling. Veteran status is not required. View availability on Headway for virtual appointments, insurance information, and cost estimates, or read what to expect when starting therapy.
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