VVFS has assisted a veteran struggling with PTSD, anxiety and depression. Initially reluctant to engage with a therapist, the VVFS Veteran Peer Specialist offered to attend the client’s intake and first (trial) clinical session to improve his level of comfort with the process (VSF funding covered these clinical services). Despite his trepidation with the process, the client consented to the process.  During his first session, the veteran found he had developed a strong rapport with the clinician and asked that the Veteran Peer Specialist leave.  Since, he has remained in engaged with the therapist and reports significant process.  Thanking VVFS for the support, he noted that he no longer feels afraid to face his fears.