Expert mental health counseling for trauma recovery, including specialized veteran, first responder, and support for adults .
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With over 11 years of experience in mental health counseling, I provide professional support tailored to your unique needs, including trauma recovery. As a military veteran, I have a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those in high-stress professions, allowing me to offer specialized veteran support.
I flew more than 165 missions over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos as a night Forward Air Controller (FAC) during the Vietnam War. Every night, I faced the real possibility of being shot down into a dark country, a free-fire zone designated by the US military, populated by soldiers of North Vietnam and Lao Communists. After a year of that, I returned home feeling like a dead man. My marriage at that time ended in a very difficult divorce, which included my two children, leaving me a mess. I attempted to drown my confusion in alcohol and a second marriage, both of which resulted in another divorce and continued turmoil. Thankfully, mental health counseling provided me with the support I needed. Because of that experience, I became passionate about helping others through trauma recovery and offering veteran support to those who have endured similar life-changing events.
At Hyland Counseling, I understand the unique challenges faced by veterans and first responders, as well as others who have experienced childhood or adult trauma of any kind. As an experienced counselor specializing in mental health counseling, I am dedicated to providing the veteran support and guidance you need to overcome past trauma and build a healthier future. I offer effective trauma recovery interventions, including EMDR, which provide immediate relief and understanding without requiring you to re-experience any previous circumstances that contributed to your difficulties or symptoms. Together, we can move beyond your symptoms and embark on your journey of personal improvement.
I provide guidance and support to help you identify the root causes of your disturbing symptoms, caused by PTSD as a veteran, first responder, or adult who has suffered childhood abuse and/or trauma. I can significantly reduce your symptoms and help you understand those root causes. I can help you develop coping skills, your daily life, and improve your relationships with others.