Tedra is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who earned her Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. She has experience working with military veterans, including her time at the VA, and specializes in supporting first responders. With several immediate family members in law enforcement and the military, Tedra has a deep understanding of first responder culture and a strong commitment to supporting those who serve.

Tedra is passionate about helping others and providing a safe, supportive space for others to learn and grow. She has worked with veterans and first responders on a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and recovery, PTSD, and adjustment challenges related to everyday life. She aligns closely with a person-centered, holistic lends, drawing from evidence-based techniques such as DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), harm reduction, and trauma-informed practices.

Tedra is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful method for processing and healing from traumatic experiences. Her therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and direct, tailored to each client’s unique needs. She also believes in the power of humor as a meaningful and healing part of the therapy process.