Supporting Children, Families, and Individuals Through Whole-Person Care

The Healing Place at Veritas provides support for children, adolescents, families, and individuals seeking growth, stability, and healing.

Our work is grounded in the understanding that individuals do not develop in isolation. Emotional and behavioral challenges are often shaped by the relationships and environments surrounding them. For this reason, we focus on strengthening both the individual and the family system.

Through mental health services, family support, and practical skill development, we help individuals and families build the foundation for emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, and improved daily functioning.

Services are provided both within the Veritas Academy setting for enrolled students and at separate locations for individuals and families in the broader community.

Our Approach

We take a whole-person, relational approach to care.

This means we look beyond symptoms to understand the underlying patterns, relationships, and environments that influence a child, individual, or family’s experience. Our work emphasizes practical skill development, consistency across environments, and meaningful support within the family system.

Services may include:

• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Communication and relationship development
• Behavioral self-management
• Family guidance and education
• Support through life transitions and challenges

Our goal is not only to address immediate concerns, but to equip individuals and families with tools that support long-term growth and stability. Clinical care and educational support are provided in distinct roles to ensure clarity, appropriateness, and ethical practice.

Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Care

When appropriate, services are provided in coordination with other professionals involved in the individual or family’s life.

This may include collaboration with:

• Schools and educators
• Healthcare providers
• Case managers and social services
• Other mental health professionals

This collaborative approach helps ensure that care is consistent, informed, and supportive across the environments where individuals and families live and function.

Clinical and Professional Background

The Healing Place at Veritas is led by a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with advanced training in mental health and co-occurring disorders, supported by a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling: Advanced Practice (Mental Health) and a doctorate in education, and currently pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

With experience in both clinical practice and education, our work is informed by a deep understanding of individual development, child and adolescent needs, family systems, and the practical challenges people face in everyday life.

Services incorporate evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies, while remaining responsive to the unique needs of each individual and family.

Our Foundation

Our work is rooted in a belief that each person possesses inherent worth and dignity.

We are committed to walking alongside individuals and families with care, clarity, and purpose, helping them move toward greater stability, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Credentials

• Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Advanced Practice (Mental Health)
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Doctorate in Education
• Working toward Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)