Clinical Psychologist
3000 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
About
My Story
My path toward psychology began when I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2010. I wanted to challenge myself, serve my country, and learn what I was capable of. After my time in the service was cut short due to injury, I found myself increasingly curious about how the body holds both strength and vulnerability, and how those experiences shape the way we live and relate to others.
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That curiosity led me to studying physical education with a specialization in exercise science at Keene State College. During that time, I worked early mornings at a bar, listening to audiobooks about psychology while mopping floors and setting up for the day. Books like The Body Keeps the Score and The Center Cannot Hold stopped me in my tracks. I realized that what drew me in wasn’t just the body’s ability to recover, but the human mind’s capacity to adapt, protect, and heal.
Professional Background
In 2017, I began graduate studies at Antioch University New England, where I earned my Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. My training in community mental health, college counseling, and Veterans Affairs settings deepened my commitment to helping people rebuild safety, trust, and connection after trauma.
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Today, I’m a licensed psychologist working full-time with the Veterans Affairs system while also seeing clients through my private practice, Hayfield Healing. My clinical approach integrates traditional therapies such as Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with body-centered and evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM).
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I specialize in helping adults navigate the effects of trauma, anxiety, and relational patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. My work is steady, collaborative, and grounded in the understanding that healing unfolds through both the mind and the nervous system.
Credentials
Education
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Antioch University New England — 2023
Master of Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England — 2020
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (Exercise Science), Keene State College — 2016
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Advanced Training
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM)
• Clinical Hypnosis
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Clinical Experience
• Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System — Biloxi, MS
• Manchester VA Medical Center — Manchester, NH
• Harbor Care Health + Wellness Center — Nashua, NH
• Connecticut College Student Counseling Services — New London, CT
• Antioch University Psychological Services Center — Keene, NH
Licensure
• Licensed Psychologist — Florida PY12736​
• Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) – PsyPact (E.Passport #22072)
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Every story of healing begins with curiosity.
