I have always been fascinated by what drives us, and have a passion to better understand myself and others. Professionally, I found myself drawn to psychology time and again, and particularly to trauma work. The reality is, most of us will experience one or more traumatic events in our lifetime. Fortunately, we learn more and more over time about how people can recover from trauma and move toward a place of growth and thriving. This has been the foundation of my training and clinical work. I completed my internship training and a fellowship in military and combat trauma through the VA Healthcare System. I’ve also worked extensively with students, young professionals, parents, older adults, and those processing childhood trauma, racial trauma, and grief. I’m grateful to be in a field where I can support others and that is constantly evolving.