Most people don’t fully understand what military life actually demands, the time apart, the constant moves, the toll it takes on relationships and mental health, even long after service ends. That weight is real, even when it’s hard to put into words or explain to people who haven’t lived it themselves.
Having served as a Marine myself, I bring more than clinical training into this work, I bring real, lived understanding of what service asks of you. I support service members, veterans, and military families working through stress, disconnection, or the lasting effects of everything that comes with a life in uniform. Whether it’s the transition back to civilian life, the strain on relationships, or carrying things you’ve never fully talked through, this is a space built around that specific experience.
If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today, there’s no perfect time to start, just a next step.
Service takes a lot out of a person, not just physically, but mentally too. Looking after your mental health matters just as much as staying ready for the job, even though it’s not always treated that way.
Being away from home for months at a time, staying alert constantly, missing birthdays and everyday moments with the people you love, it all adds up more than most people realize, even if it doesn’t show on the outside.
Returning to civilian life is easy, but often difficult. The overall structure, as well as the tempo and even the way daily dialogue happens can feel different. If you have support during that transition, it will make it a lot less disorienting.
Relationships, even good ones, change when there is a long break in the relationship. After you’re away, you adapt to working as a solo unit, and it’s hard to get back in touch with your spouse. Help both sides to get back to each other.
Working together isn’t just about talking through problems, it’s about real, practical support built around you. Here’s what that actually looks like.
I accept several insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Anthem EAP, Cigna, Aetna, Ascension (Smart Health), and Medicare. I also accept self-pay at $140 per session, if you don't see your plan listed, feel free to reach out and I can help you figure out your options.
I ask for at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations. If it's later than that, a $75 late cancellation fee applies, and no-shows are charged the full session rate.
Not at all. While I bring real understanding of military life into my work, I also see individuals and couples from all walks of life, whatever's bringing you in.
All sessions will be provided via telehealth. It is flexible and allows you to join from where you feel most comfortable without having to travel anywhere.
That's exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for. It's a low-pressure way to ask questions and get a feel for how I work before booking a full session.
No. You're welcome to share whatever feels relevant, but you won't need to educate me first. We can go straight into what actually brought you in.
Courageous Thriving offers trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families ready to heal and grow. Led by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Marine Corps veteran, sessions are offered through telehealth, wherever feels safest and most comfortable for you.
