Counseling for Veterans, Military, and Family Members 

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It is an understatement to say how difficult it can be to cope with active duty military issues and to adjust to the civilian world as a veteran. I know that going to the VA for care can be a royal pain, and that you may have had a negative experience there which has discouraged you from seeking the help you need. The great news is I am a provider who is not affiliated with the VA, yet I am an authorized provider with the TriWest Choice program who is passionate about helping Central Oregon veterans and military. I can help with the following issues:
  • Adjusting to life after deployment/discharge
  • Irritability/anger
  • Relationships issues with spouses and/or family
  • Posttraumatic stress
  • Survivor guilt
  • Military sexual trauma

No one tells you how hard it is to be the spouse, family member, or child of a veteran or military member. I provide therapy for the following issues:
  • Veteran/Military spouse support
  • Secondary/vicarious trauma
  • Adjusting to deployment
  • Improving connection and communication

In addition to counseling, I also conduct Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams for mental health and PTSD as a provider with Veterans Evaluation Services (VES).  VES is a veteran-owned organization that is contracted through the VA to provide C&P exams to veterans.  Both I and VES work together to make sure your claim is completed accurately and timely.  Please contact VES if you have an upcoming initial C&P evaluation or review and you would like to schedule with me.  Although I cannot perform C&P exams for current counseling clients, I can complete the exam if you have not been to counseling for the last several months.