Meet our team

Our therapists are both compassionate and assertive, hardworking and boundaried. We pride ourselves on embodying the work we ask of our clients, and we believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important part of healing.

Nicholas Fry

For over a decade, I have helped clients heal from trauma. I know what it’s like to struggle. I have faced trauma from childhood and a combat tour, and I know the frustration of searching for someone who truly understands. Most people approach trauma by treating the symptoms. They asked about my thoughts, pushed medication, and never got to the root of my suffering. I knew deep down there had to be a better way.

I spent a decade in government service helping wounded warriors and military families, and in 2018 began helping combat veterans and Gold Star families heal from the traumas of war. Along the way I reached dead ends, experienced setbacks, and discovered that all the answers are already inside us.

That journey is why I built The Uncommon Heart the way I did. I truly believe in creating healthy environments and healthy systems, because therapists can only give their best when they are cared for too. We have built a culture that supports our clinicians. We prioritize self-care, protect boundaries, and act from our deepest values. We pride ourselves on embodying the work we ask of our clients, so when your therapist sits down with you, they show up whole, present, and ready to do the deep work alongside you.

Esther Anthony

Hi, I’m Esther Anthony! I’m a Social Work Therapist, a mom of three, and someone who deeply believes that some of our most meaningful healing happens through connection with others.

I love working with people who have a lot of insight into themselves but still find themselves stuck in familiar patterns. Maybe you recognize how your childhood experiences show up in your relationships, or you know exactly what behaviors you want to change, but actually changing them? That’s a whole different story.

Maybe you long to feel understood, but the thought of being fully seen feels terrifying. Or maybe the very things you’ve learned to do to protect yourself are now keeping you from the connection you want. I care deeply about that space between insight and change. I’ve been there too, knowing the pattern and still trying to claw my way out of it. The good news? Our brains are pretty incredible. Through new experiences, we can learn that our past doesn’t have to determine how we respond today.

In our sessions, we’ll get curious, pull back the layers, and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Sometimes that means sitting with uncomfortable emotions instead of trying to fix them (which, let’s be honest, isn’t always fun). Other times, it’s challenging old beliefs, recognizing patterns, and practicing new ways of responding.

I believe therapy is collaborative. I’m not here to give you all the answers, but I will ask thoughtful questions, offer different perspectives, and sometimes challenge you. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Just bring your curiosity, honesty, and willingness to show up for yourself.

You deserve to invest in yourself! The healing we do individually has a way of reaching far beyond us.

Roxanna Thomas

I’m a military spouse, mom of three (including a child on the autism spectrum), and a counselor who understands how messy, overwhelming, and isolating life can feel. My approach is holistic and solution-focused. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, heal the pain that weighs you down, and build the boundaries and tools you need to move forward.

I welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences, and strive to create an environment where you can show up as your full self and feel truly seen and understood. Taking care of your mental health shouldn’t feel like another heavy task on your list. Let’s make it a place where you can breathe, reset, and start feeling like yourself again.

Mary Beth Berger

As a mom of two and one with a disability, I understand how unpredictable life can be. Maybe you’ve found yourself feeling stretched thin, exhausted, or wondering when things will start to feel easier, trying to stay strong for everyone else while quietly struggling to keep your own head above water.

I’m passionate about creating a space where you can finally exhale. A place to slow down, process, and begin to heal. Whether you’re navigating parenting stress, grief, life transitions, abuse, sexual trauma, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, our work together will focus on helping you reconnect to what matters most and build a life that feels more grounded and whole.

Jordan Wagman

Taking the first step can feel uncomfortable, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. I’m an Army veteran, husband, and dad of three, with one more on the way. I served seven years in the Army, including a deployment to Afghanistan, and I understand firsthand the stress of new chapters, carrying things you don’t always talk about, and not feeling like yourself anymore.

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, anger, life transitions, or just feeling stuck, we’ll work together to understand what’s going on and build practical tools you can actually use day to day. My goal isn’t just to listen. It’s to help you move forward in a way that feels real and doable.

Kari Jukkola

As a former combat pilot turned therapist, I bring a rare combination of grit, warmth, and lived experience to this work. My years in the U.S. Air Force and as a military spouse gave me a firsthand understanding of high-pressure environments, constant change, and the quiet weight that builds when there’s no space to process any of it.

That experience shaped a core belief I carry into every session: even in the middle of chaos, growth is possible. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next, we can work together toward something that feels both meaningful and manageable. You’ve already done hard things. Reaching out is just the next one.

Megan Wooldridge

You might keep ending up in the same arguments, the same relationships or the same habits, even though you promised yourself things would be different this time. Maybe you grew up in a home that taught you to survive instead of thrive. Or maybe nothing feels “wrong enough” for therapy, but something just isn’t right. That’s enough of a reason to reach out.

I help people find the patterns underneath the stress: why they react the way they do, where it started, and what they want to carry forward. I’ve spent years working alongside people in some of their hardest moments, including crisis support, family systems and military families. My style is relaxed and real. I’ll listen, I’ll challenge you when you need it, and I’ll celebrate the wins with you, even the small ones.

You get to build your own village, and you don’t have to do it alone. Come exactly as you are.

Graeme McKnight

Maybe you’ve been the one everyone else leans on: the soldier, the medic, the parent holding it all together. Asking for help doesn’t come naturally. Maybe you’ve tried handling it yourself with work, with drinking, with staying busy, or with just pushing through. Maybe you’ve sat in a therapist’s office before and felt like you were talking to a clipboard. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

I’m Graeme, an Army combat veteran, a father, and in long-term recovery. I got into this field partly to find my own answers. Now I get to help others find theirs.

I work with trauma survivors, people dealing with substance or behavioral addictions, and people facing mood challenges that make life feel heavier than it should. Our first session is thorough. I’ll ask about your history so I understand the whole picture. After that, the questionnaires go away. Most people say our sessions feel less like talking to a healthcare professional and more like talking to a teammate who’s got your back.

There’s no judgment here and no assumptions. Being someone’s clinician is a privilege, and I don’t take it lightly. I’m accepting new clients, in person and virtually. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore.

Our support team

The people who make getting started easy, from your first call to your first bill.