Veterans, Military, & First Responders
Working in the military, law enforcement, emergency services, corrections, or other frontline roles can bring unique demands and experiences that affect you both on and off the job. Repeated exposure to stressful or traumatic events, high-pressure environments, and the responsibility of looking out for others can take a toll over time. Sometimes, the effects aren't immediately obvious. Other times, you may recognize that things have become harder to manage, at work, at home, or in your relationships.
I work with military members, veterans, RCMP, first responders, frontline workers, and correctional officers navigating the impacts of their work and life experiences. I also support partners and family members who may be carrying their own stress or trying to understand how these experiences are affecting someone they care about. If you're looking to strengthen your relationship or work through challenges together, couples therapy may also be an option.
What might bring you to therapy?
You may be used to pushing through, staying focused under pressure, and putting other people's needs ahead of your own. You may have learned to keep difficult experiences to yourself or found that switching off after a demanding day isn't as easy as it once was. Over time, the stress of your work and life experiences can affect how you feel, how you relate to others, and how connected you feel to yourself.
Perhaps you're experiencing:
Stress, burnout, or exhaustion: Feeling constantly on alert, running on empty, or finding it difficult to rest and recover.
Trauma and posttraumatic stress: Dealing with the effects of difficult or distressing experiences, whether recent or from years ago.
Moral injury: Struggling with experiences in which something you witnessed, did, or were unable to prevent conflicted with your values or sense of right and wrong. These experiences can leave you carrying guilt, shame, anger, or a lasting sense of betrayal that can be difficult to make sense of or talk about.
Changes in mood and emotional well-being: Struggling with anxiety, low mood, irritability, emotional overwhelm, or feeling disconnected and shut down.
Relationship difficulties: Finding it harder to communicate, manage conflict, feel close to your partner, or leave work-related stress at work.
Grief, loss, and life transitions: Navigating changes in your role, career, identity, relationships, or sense of purpose.
Caregiver fatigue and vicarious trauma: Feeling the cumulative impact of caring for others, witnessing suffering, or supporting someone through difficult experiences.
Questions about identity and meaning: Feeling unsure of who you are outside your role, what comes next, or what gives your life a sense of direction.
You might recognize some of these experiences, or you may simply know that something doesn't feel quite right anymore. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
A space to work through things at your own pace
Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, make sense of what you've been carrying, and better understand how your experiences may be affecting you. My approach is collaborative, attachment-based, and trauma-informed. Together, we can explore emotional responses and relationship patterns, work through difficult experiences, and find ways of coping and connecting that feel more sustainable.
You don't have to share everything before you're ready, and you don't need to find the perfect words to explain what you're going through. We can start wherever you are and work toward what matters most to you, whether that's feeling more like yourself, managing stress, processing traumatic experiences, or strengthening your relationships.
I also work with couples navigating the impact of military or frontline work on their relationship. Therapy can provide a space to better understand each other's experiences, work through cycles of disconnection or conflict, rebuild emotional connection, and strengthen your bond.
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Psychological Assessments
In addition to therapy, I provide psychological assessment services for Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This may include completing medical questionnaires and preparing supporting reports or letters to help document psychological symptoms, functional difficulties, and the impact of mental health concerns on daily life.
If you require documentation for Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) or another organization, we can discuss the specific forms or information requested, whether the service falls within my scope of practice, and what is needed before proceeding.
If you're unsure whether I can assist with your particular assessment or documentation needs, you're welcome to reach out to discuss the requirements before booking.
Before your first appointment
If you're considering therapy, there are a few practical details that may be helpful to check beforehand:
Private health insurance
Check whether your plan covers services provided by a Registered Psychologist, how much coverage is available, and whether you need a referral or other documentation for reimbursement. You may be eligible for third-party coverage through health services, VAC, CAF, and more.
Referral requirements
Some funding programs or insurance plans require a referral before treatment begins. It's worth checking the requirements that apply to your coverage.
Service and case information
If you're accessing treatment through a military, veterans' or other occupational support program, you will need your service number, case number, or case manager's contact information. Having these details available can help clarify the process.
If you're unsure what applies to your situation, you can reach out before booking to clarify the next steps.