About Me

I am an independently licensed psychotherapist with supervisory designation in the State of Ohio (E.2001724-SUPV). Additionally, I am a Certified Neuro-Psychotherapist (NPT-C), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions Informed Mental Health Practitioner (CAIMHP), a Certified EMDR Therapist, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training (CIT). Prior to my career as a psychotherapy, I started out life in public safety. Starting out as an EMT-Basic and furthering my education becoming an EMT-Paramedic, I also obtained his Professional Firefighter I & II certification. I worked in the fire service and served in various roles including EMS Coordinator, Captain, HAZ-MAT Level A Technician, Advanced Arson Investigator, Fire & Safety Inspector, among other roles. Having been bit by the adrenaline bug, I transitioned into law enforcement, obtaining my Ohio PEACE officers certification and commission and then working as a police officer. I have over 12 years of combined service serving the citizens of the State of Ohio. In 2008, I was seriously injured on-duty and from that injury forced to leave public safety. That time in my life was very difficult and at times very dark. Seeking out help, I discovered psychotherapy and EMDR therapy. Having been diagnosed with CPTSD, I went through EMDR therapy and accredit that to saving my life. As a patient, I experienced both the good and the bad of various clinicians and knew that I wanted to give back and raise the bar for the standardization of care for first responders and other victims of trauma. I enrolled at Liberty University and obtained my undergraduate in counseling and my Master of Divinity in chaplaincy. After two years of service in chaplaincy, I knew that I wanted additional ways to help other outside of faith experiences. I enrolled at Ashland University and obtained my master's degree in clinical mental health counseling services obtaining my initial licensure as a professional counselor. My passion and desire is to walk with individuals and couples who are struggling with overwhelming life experiences, crisis, and trauma. My primary method for treatment with patients is EMDR using interpersonal neurobiology through a trauma informed lens. I specialize in working with first responders, military, and I am a friend of Bill W.