Therapy
Specialized Support for Military Community
Supporting Those Who Serve
We understand the unique challenges faced by active duty military personnel, veterans, and military families. Our specialized approach honors your service while providing the compassionate, evidence-based care you deserve in navigating life's complexities.
Deployment Stress & Separation
Frequent deployments create unique stressors for both service members and families. We help you develop coping strategies for separation anxiety, communication challenges, and the emotional toll of extended time apart.
Military Family Dynamics
Military life affects the entire family system. We work with couples and families to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate the challenges of military culture while maintaining strong family bonds.
Transition & Relocation Stress
Frequent moves and base changes can be overwhelming. We help you and your family adapt to new environments, build support networks, and maintain stability through constant change.
Trauma & PTSD Support
Combat exposure and military trauma require specialized understanding. Our trauma-informed approach helps you process difficult experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms in a safe, supportive environment.
Sleep Disorders & Insomnia
Sleep problems are common in military life due to shift work, hypervigilance, and stress. We offer evidence-based treatments to help restore healthy sleep patterns and improve overall well-being.
Substance Use & Recovery
We provide confidential, non-judgmental support for substance use concerns, understanding the unique pressures of military culture while helping you develop healthier coping strategies.
Our Military-Informed Approach
Military Cultural Competence
We understand military culture, hierarchy, and the unique stressors of service life.
Family-Centered Care
Supporting not just the service member, but the entire military family system.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Utilizing proven therapies like EMDR, CBT, and trauma-focused interventions.
Complete Confidentiality
Your privacy is paramount - our services are completely confidential and separate from military channels.
For Active Duty Personnel
"Will this affect my security clearance or career advancement?"
"What if my command finds out I'm seeking help?"
"Am I weak for needing therapy when I'm supposed to be strong?"
"Will this go on my military record?"
"Can I trust a civilian therapist to understand military life?"
"What if I'm deployed again - can I continue treatment?"
For Veterans
"Is this just something I should be able to handle on my own?"
"Will talking about combat experiences actually help or make things worse?"
"How is civilian therapy different from what the VA offers?"
"Am I taking resources away from someone who needs it more?"
"Will my family think I'm broken if I go to therapy?"
"Is it normal to still be struggling years after leaving the service?"
For Military Spouses and Family Members
"Am I allowed to feel stressed when my spouse is the one serving?"
"How do I help my partner without making them feel like I think they're broken?"
"Is it normal for military kids to struggle this much with moves and deployments?"
"Will therapy help us communicate better, or will it create more problems?"
"Can a therapist really understand what military families go through?"
"Are my relationship problems normal for military couples?"
Common Universal Concerns
"How do I know if my problems are 'serious enough' for therapy?"
"What if therapy doesn't work for me?"
"How long will this take, and can we afford it?"
"Will I have to relive traumatic experiences?"
"What's the difference between talking to a therapist versus talking to a chaplain or friend?"
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Licensed Providers
Hannah K. Howell, PhD, JD, MSCP
[CA PSY17487 / WA PY 61076404]
[PSYPact/APIT 20176]
Alison Bateman, PhD, C-DBT
[CA PSY19916]
Paula Wilbourne, PhD
[HI PSY-1029]
We provide personalized therapy, advanced professional training, and expert consultation, leveraging decades of clinical expertise and research to address complex mental health challenges.
Licensed Provider
Hannah K. Howell, PhD, JD, MSCP [CA PSY17487 / WA PY 61076404] [PSYPact/APIT 20176]
Alison Bateman, PhD [CA PSY19916]
Paula Wilbourne, PhD [HI PSY-1029]
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