I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Texas Council Approved Social Work Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in private practice in Austin, TX.

I'm currently pursuing my Doctorate in Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University. My research areas include Vicarious Trauma within the Criminal Legal System and the Grooming of Adults for Sexual Exploitation within Rigid Power Structures.

I founded my practice, Veritas Well-Being in July 2017. In that time, I've partnered with the Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court as a treatment provider and consultant. I've also worked with Criminal Defense Attorneys in the Central Texas area to deliver testimony about incarcerated treatment programs and Veteran Mental Health. Additionally, I've provided psychoeducation about treatment to participants in the Wounded Warrior Project Odyssey Program through my partnership with Centerstone Military Services (CMS). I've also partnered with CMS to provide individual therapy to Service Members, Veterans, and their Families through Wounded Warrior Project. Prior to entering private practice I worked in several roles at The Samaritan Center in Austin, Texas including as the Lead Field Clinician for the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) where I supervised several clinicians across the State of Texas. Additionally, I supervised the operations and clinical programming for Texas Department of Criminal Justice Veterans Dorm at Travis State Jail. I also worked as a Staff Therapist at the Samaritan Center, and was eventually promoted to the Director of Military Programs where I oversaw the development and implementation of various outreach and counseling programs for Veterans, Service Members, and their Families.

Prior to my work at the Samaritan Center, I worked primarily in the criminal legal system beginning with my work as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in 2010. I've also worked with probation departments, incarcerated populations, and specialty courts.

My areas of interest include the intersectionality of Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma, Criminal Justice Involvement, and Veterans Issues because having a niche is overrated! I spent 6 years in the United States Navy and served as a nuclear qualified Machinist Mate onboard The U.S.S Theodore Roosevelt. I'd like to think I'm known for my relaxed style and my ability to help people find the words to communicate their experiences. I'm also a firm believer that there is immeasurable utility in the correct dose of sarcasm and irreverence.