
First responders run toward what others run from. The work is meaningful, intense and can be overwhelming. You witness trauma. You carry responsibility. You make critical decisions under pressure. And often, you do it without pausing to process the cost.
This practice exists for you.

With over 30 years of experience in criminal justice leadership and advanced clinical training in trauma treatment, I bring both operational understanding and clinical expertise to this career. This is not therapy from the outside looking in, it is culturally competent, informed care grounded in real-world public safety experience.
I hold a Doctorate in Criminal Justice, a Master of Social Work (LCSW), and a Master’s degree in Sociology, with academic and professional focus on trauma exposure, risk assessment, and public safety systems. I currently serve as a Director of Community Corrections, leading multidisciplinary teams, advancing strategic, wellness-focused initiatives across Minnesota and worked at the legislative level to strengthen public safety systems across Minnesota.

At the same time, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing confidential counseling and consultation specifically for first responders. Through Three Keys Counseling and Consulting, I offer trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, critical incident stress management, peer support development, and annual mental health wellness check-ins tailored to the realities of the profession.
First responders spend their careers showing up on someone else’s worst day.
I believe they deserve a space where they can show up fully, without judgment, without stigma, and without carrying it alone. I understand both the culture of public safety and the science of healing. I bring extensive real-world experience, research and evidenced based practical solutions.
I have presented nationally and internationally on officer wellness, trauma, leadership, crisis intervention, and collaborative public safety strategies. Whether I am providing first responder counseling after a critical incident, facilitating peer support teams, or consulting with executive leadership on retention and organizational culture, my focus remains the same:
Strengthening people.
Strengthening teams.
Strengthening the systems that support them.
In a time when agencies face increasing stress, recruitment challenges, and retention concerns, operational resilience must go beyond policy; it must include culture, leadership, and the mental health support of the individuals who serve.
I am honored to walk alongside first responders and the organizations that support them, building resilience through targeted resilience training, restoring purpose, and creating sustainable strength for the long term.
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