Every provider we have in our clinic is very well qualified.

When I see a Veteran, I let them know that I'm a Veteran

as well, and oftentimes that helps build rapport.

But I'm very quick to point out that

just because I'm a Veteran doesn't make me a better clinician,

it doesn't make me a better provider,

that every provider we have in our clinic

is very well qualified, very well trained,

and that they don't have to have

a common experience to be effective.

That our people are here because they want to be here,

and they want to help you, so,

if you can allow them to help you,

you'll find that you can learn to trust them

and that they'll help you very much.