Serving Those Who Serve—and Those Who Serve Them

We partner with organizations, clinicians, and community leaders to develop military-informed solutions that create real impact. Together, we're transforming well-intentioned services into effective support.

When we combine your mission with our specialized expertise, we don't just change programs; we change lives.

About

At Ease Counseling & Consulting

Bridging the Gap Between Military Communities and Those Who Serve Them

Hello, I am Dr. Jaque Barr, LCSW, a U.S. Army officer and Licensed clinical social worker – I specialize in helping organizations and clinicians provide effective care to veterans, service members, and military families.

Why We Exist

Many professionals want to support military-connected individuals but often lack guidance on how to do so. They may struggle to…

  • Ask the right questions about military service

  • Recognize combat-related stress or transition challenges

  • Navigate the complexities of VA and community resources

At Ease Counseling and Consulting exists to close that gap, turning good intentions into real impact through:

  • Military Cultural Competency Training

  • Trauma-Informed Program Development & Training

  • Clinical Consultation for Organizations and Therapists

Our Difference

What sets At Ease Counseling and Consulting apart is the integration of lived experience, clinical depth, and academic excellence:

Clinical Expertise: Over five years specializing in veteran behavioral and mental health, grounded in trauma-informed care.

Military Insight: More than a decade of military service; currently serving as an Active-Duty Army officer, bringing frontline understanding to every engagement.

Academic Rigor: Doctorate in Social Work (University of Kentucky, Class of 2025), ensuring evidence-based, ethically grounded approaches.

  • To guide military communities and those who serve them toward discovering their best selves, through compassionate culturally-aware care.
    – Dr. Jaque Barr

  • Understanding – to listen first, because every service member’s story matters.
    Excellence – By combining military experience with clinical expertise for solutions that work.
    Respect – To honor service while addressing challenges with honesty and compassion.
    Collaboration – I believe the best care happens when organizations work together.

  • Where every veteran, service member, and military family receives care that feels fundamentally understood by professionals equipped with the knowledge, compassion, and cultural competence.

Who We Work With

Organizations


• Train your team in military culture and trauma-informed care
• Evaluate and strengthen your existing services
• Develop tailored solutions. I offer on-site and virtual training sessions to help your team develop essential military cultural competency skills

Clinicians


• Deepen your understanding of military culture and its impact
• Refine therapeutic approaches for service members, veterans, and families
• Build confidence in addressing combat trauma, transition stress, and military-specific challenges


• Demystify military culture and its impact on mental health
• Develop culturally responsive skills for working with service members, veterans, and military families
• Navigate unique challenges like combat trauma, transition stress, and military identity

Learners & Educators

Training and Workshops

Our interactive workshops are designed to help your team bridge the gap between well intentioned care and practical support for military communities

Our Services

Mentorship and Coaching

Set up a one on on call with Dr Barr to discuss anything related to military social work!

Speaking Engagements

Need to book a speaker for your event? Inspirational and motivational presentations and keynotes are something we can do for you!

Clinical Supervision (Illinois Residences only )

If you are a social worker pursuing clinical licensure with a heart for serving military populations, lets grow together.

Founder

  • With heart and expertise, Dr. Barr specializes in walking alongside service members, veterans, and their families during life's most challenging transitions. His clinical work focuses on:

    • Healing trauma with empathy and evidence
    • Supporting successful military-to-civilian transitions
    • Building resilience through trauma-informed care

    What makes his approach unique? As both a clinician and military officer, Dr. Barr brings real-world understanding to every consultation - where research meets lived experience.

    "My life's work is simple: to make sure those who've served find care that truly speaks their language."

Let’s discuss how we can enhance your impact


I know serving military communities comes with unique challenges- you shouldn’t have to navigate them alone. Let’s put your organization “ At ease,” where your questions get answered, strategies become clear, and your impact grows stronger.

Take the first step with a free 15-minute consultation.

Whether you need training, program development guidance, or just a sounding board, I am here to help.

Contact Us

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!