Who We Are

We recognize that a TEAM is much more powerful than an individual, so we have put together a group of highly qualified, specialized trauma therapists backed by a community of Combat Operator Mentors. Please meet our Founding Members/Board of Directors:

Our Team

our team - Kristin A.R. Osborn, LMHC, LPCC

Kristin A.R. Osborn, LMHC, LPCC

Kristin is an internationally recognized psychotherapist, researcher, author and an Associate in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and appointed Clinical Instructor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.

our team - Guy McDermott RET. SEAL/Firefighter/Paramedic

Guy McDermott, RET. SEAL/Firefighter/Paramedic

Guy joined the Navy in 1989 and served the majority of his 31 years as a SEAL Operator, retiring in 2020. Guy is the lead Peer Support advocate for Next Peak and is currently working to help combat veterans transition back to civilian life through Coaching and mentorship.

our team - Maxwell Bush, RET. SEAL

Maxwell Bush, RET. SEAL

Max joined the Navy in 2011 deploying multiple times as a SEAL in direct support of the Global War on Terrorism. Max helps to connect current and former active-duty service members with Next Peak’s therapists and community, providing hope and a path to wholeness for Operators and their families.

Meet Our Board of Advisors

board of directors - Jim Byrne, RET. SEAL

Jim Byrne, RET. SEAL

Deputy Training Officer at US Navy

board of directors - Lisa McJunkin, LMFT, CHTP

Lisa McJunkin, LMFT, CHTP

Trauma Recovery Integrative Therapist

board of directors - Hugh Higgs, RET. SEAL

Hugh Higgs, RET. SEAL

Director of Programs at The Honor Foundation

board of directors - Nick Norris, RET. SEAL

Nick Norris, RET. SEAL

Founder of ProTea Products

Board Member Veterans Solutions

board of directors - Michelle Weed LPC, CRC

Michelle Weed LPC, CRC

Trauma Counselor, Tailwinds Ranch, Ph.D.

Each member of our Team has vowed to help those still stuck in hopelessness to achieve their own Next Peak in life.

We stay together. We move forward together.

Service from the Heart.