I am a Strategic Advisor and Ethicist specializing in trauma, coercive control, and high-stakes decision-making. I work with attorneys, institutions, and families who are confronting situations where misunderstanding the psychological or ethical terrain carries serious consequences.
My role is to illuminate what power, trauma, and coercion conceal — and to translate that complexity into grounded, actionable strategy.
I do not diagnose.
I do not provide therapy.
I provide clarity in situations where the margin for error is narrow.
My perspective comes from an uncommon combination of experience:
Medical Training (MD)
A rigorous foundation in human behavior, trauma physiology, ethical reasoning, and the impact of extreme stress on decision-making.
Lived Insight Into Coercive Control
Years inside a high-control environment inform my understanding of manipulation, domination, and psychological captivity in a way few professionals ever encounter. This gives me precision in identifying patterns that are otherwise invisible.
Ethical Reasoning Across Legal and Institutional Systems
I work at the intersection of law, psychology, and organizational ethics — helping attorneys, leaders, and systems navigate decisions where competing pressures, incomplete information, and moral responsibility collide.
Interdisciplinary Consulting Experience
I have advised legal teams, nonprofits, survivor-support agencies, and institutions facing high-risk, trauma-impacted, or ethically complex situations. My expertise supports both individual cases and organizational strategy.
I am a member of the Program in Psychiatry and the Law at Harvard Medical School and present at national and international conferences on ethics, coercive control, and professional responsibility.
How I Work
My approach is direct, analytical, and grounded in ethical clarity.
I focus on:
Revealing Hidden Dynamics
Trauma, coercion, and fear alter perception, choices, and behavior. I make these shifts visible so they can be understood — and not misinterpreted.
Interpreting Complexity Under Pressure
High-stakes situations require fast, accurate interpretation. I provide structured insight that supports decisions with legal, relational, and institutional weight.
Challenging Faulty Assumptions
Systems often misread survivors, misinterpret behavior under threat, or misunderstand coercive dynamics. I correct these distortions before they affect outcomes.
Strengthening Ethical and Strategic Judgment
I help clients make decisions aligned with ethics, safety, and long-term integrity — even when information is incomplete or the environment is unstable.
Who I Support
Attorneys
Case strategy, survivor behavior interpretation (non-diagnostic), coercive control analysis, narrative refinement, and ethical clarity.
Institutions
Trauma-informed system design, ethical risk assessment, decision-support frameworks, and organizational strategy.
Agencies & Programs
Insights into high-risk populations, program design considerations, and ethical complexity where vulnerable individuals are involved.
Families (Selective)
Strategic guidance for navigating high-control relationships or coercive situations with clarity, safety, and stability.
If You're Facing a High-Stakes Situation
When the dynamics are complex and the consequences are real, clarity becomes the most important asset.