Counseling for Active Duty and Military Affiliated Clients

The military lifestyle comes with a unique set of challenges:

• Frequent Deployments: Extended time away from family and loved ones can strain relationships and create feelings of isolation

• High Stress Levels: The demands of maintaining readiness, dealing with uncertainty, and performing in high-pressure situations can take a toll on mental health

• Relocation and Instability: Constant moves disrupt routines and careers, complicate family life, and require frequent adaptation to new environments

• Exposure to Trauma: Combat or high-risk situations may lead to physical injuries or emotional scars, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder

• Balancing Personal and Professional Life: The demands of military service often leave little time for personal self-care, relationships, or leisure

• Separation from Support Systems: Being stationed far from family and friends can lead to reduced access to familiar support networks

• Unpredictable Schedules: Irregular hours and the need to respond at a moment’s notice create challenges for maintaining a stable routine, especially for families

• Cultural Adjustment: Reintegration into civilian life after deployments often presents difficulties in finding connection or shared understanding.

Laura has been actively providing counseling services since 2019, especially to military affiliated clients in Idaho (MHAFB), New Jersey (JBMDL), and now 

South Carolina (JB Charleston). 

As an Air Force veteran and military spouse of 18+ years, Laura has lived experience with navigating the complexities of the military lifestyle. She has a solid understanding of the pressures placed on military members, as well as the stressors felt by military families. 

As a special THANK YOU, Laura offers military-affiliated clients a discounted self-pay rate.

Many of Laura's military clients appreciate the option of a discounted self-pay rate, in an attempt to safeguard their private and personal health information. Your privacy and confidentiality are of the utmost importance. Since Laura is not contracted with Tricare, she is not obligated to issue a psychiatric diagnosis, nor provide treatment records to the military treatment facility or leadership. 

Please visit the "Private Practice Fees" for pricing information.