Our Team

Sean was born and raised in NY in the Hudson Valley. In January 2001 he joined the US Army as a Multiple Launch Rocket System Operator. He served with Bravo Battery 2nd Battalion 20th Field Artillery 4th Infantry Division in multiple positions. He deployed to Kuwait and then participated in the Iraq Invasion in 2003 until March 2004. He was combat wounded by an IED suffering a traumatic brain injury from the blast. After he ended his service in the Army he worked as a federal supervisory security officer with Dept. of the Army at USMA West Point and later as a civilian police officer with the Dept. of the Air Force. Sean has been married to his wife, Lucinda, since 2016 and they had their first child, Ciaran, together in January 2018. He has two older children, Seth and Austin, that reside with him as well. Sean is currently finishing up his degree in Addiction Counseling and has been accepted into Our Lady of the Lake for their master’s in social work program.

CEO

Upon graduating from High School, John enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Receiving training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, then Camp Pendleton, John earned the MOS of Infantry Assaultman. From there he was assigned to his first unit, Third Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment based in Twentynine Palms, California. After two tours to Iraq, John left the Marine Corps to pursue new challenges. Along the way he played one year of Division III football, earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, and served the community of McQueeney as a volunteer firefighter. John is currently a writer and deputy editor, living in San Antonio, TX.

I was born and raised in Massachusetts where I received my undergrad degree at Simmons College in Boston. I joined the Marines in 2001 after 9/11 and after that enlistment served in the Army National Guard for a total of 15 years service with 2 combat tours to Iraq. I completed my Masters degree in counseling from St. Edwards University at Austin, Texas.

I believe that there are times in everyone’s life when extra support is needed and a safe place to be open and honest is nearly impossible to find. That’s why I believe the most vital elements in a therapeutic relationship are unconditional acceptance and compatibility between therapist and client. I know the clients I serve are the expert in their life so I create a safe space for personal exploration in an empathetic and non-judgmental environment. As a Dual Service Military Combat Veteran and spouse of a Combat Veteran I understand that every trauma reaction and path to healing is different.
I also worked as a first responder (EMT) and in suicide prevention for most of my adult life and can approach the tough issues these populations face with understanding and compassion. By seeing you in your own home/park/other I hope to help you overcome what can be a major obstacle to counseling.
Many clients wait until they have an urgent concern to see a counselor. When there is this immediate need I generally begin with Solution Focused therapy so my clients can see some immediate relief, while laying a framework for deeper growth through other modalities depending on my client’s needs.

Areas of clinical interest and specialties of mine are Veterans/1st Responders, LGBTQIA+, suicidal ideation, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, life coaching, fertility/womens health.

Supervised by: Dr. Mee-Gaik Lim Ph.D, LPC-S, LMFT-S, AAMFT-S, License #9863