Varpas de Sa Pereira has over fifteen years of military service as well as six years of psychology education and practice. He is currently a staff psychologist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where he provides mental health care to veterans and their families. He holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School and a BA in Mathematics from Boston University. As a former Marine Corps and special operations officer, Varpas has a unique understanding of the warrior culture and the challenges faced by veterans returning from combat zones. He has developed and refined Warrior Withdrawal Syndrome, a framework for identifying and treating the psychological effects of transitioning from a high-stress to a low-stress environment. He established and facilitated a psychoeducation group for veterans with the syndrome and provided consultation and training to other VA staff on how to better serve this population. Varpas is passionate about helping veterans heal and thrive in their civilian lives. Originally from New England, Varpas currently lives in the greater Los Angeles area with his four children. He still works with special operations forces on assessment and selection.