Military Veterans

Military veterans are a unique population within the community whose selfless service to their nation has helped preserve our freedoms and national security. In addition, they have often performed countless humanitarian missions across the globe, helping to preserve the well-being and freedom of others. However, their service is not without cost. The demands of serving in the military are physically and psychologically taxing, often requiring service members to endure extraordinary pressures and stress.

It is well established that military veterans suffer from depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance misuse, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and multiple other mental health disorders, at a much higher rate when compared to those in the community of who have not served in the military. For example, 18 to 22 military veterans commit suicide daily, with young veterans aged 18 to 44 at greatest risk.

Advancements in medical technology have allowed many servicemen and women to survive their injuries, where in the past they would have died. But, for many, survival it is at a cost of significant physical disability (i.e., a traumatic limb amputation and associated mental scarring). As a result, many veterans are left struggling with emotional and behavioral-conduct problems that impair their ability to reintegrate into society and that often lead to financial, legal, social, and work-related problems.

The goal of PsyOptimal is to provide counseling and supportive coaching to military veterans attempting to reintegrate into society, and work through behavioral conduct related problems that are, in part, influenced by their mental scars. This includes offering a unique blend of services provided by a trained clinician and police officer. Their collaborative efforts are designed to help veterans develop the skills to overcome emotional and behavioral problems resulting from their military service history, that may lead to criminal conduct.