The DFW First Responders Support Network provides support to local North Texas first responders and their families through outreach and connection to mental health services.
Our vision is to have a connected network of services and providers throughout the DFW area to support the mental health and wellbeing of our first responders and their families.
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Jason Allen
LPC
Email: jason@nscpllc.org
Phone: (817) 916 - 8383
Website: https://nscpllc.org/about-us
Location: 2131 Kirkwood Blvd Suite 110 Southlake, TX 76092
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay.
Therapy Modalities: Trauma Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – Master ART Clinician, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained.
Experience: Jason is a former police officer and military veteran, bringing a unique blend to the therapeutic process with his understanding of trauma and struggles clients go through. Jason
works closely with local and federal agencies across the DFW area and is one of the co-founders and leadership team member of the DFW First Responder Support Network.
Sarah Ann Banis
MSW, LCSW-S, QMHP, CSMCC
Email:
sarahann@peacepsychologycenter.com
Phone: (817) 646 - 3240 Website: https://www.peacepsychologycenter.com/about-7
Location: 502 North Carroll Avenue, Suite 120, Southlake, Texas
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, contracted with Aetna, Cigna, UHC, BCBS.
Therapy Modalities: Individual Therapy, Military and First Responder Support Counseling, Trauma-Informed Care, Culturally Competent Therapy for Veterans and First Responder Families.
Experience: Sarah Ann's desire to serve the first responder and military community stems from a life of lived experiences. Sarah’s dad retired from the San Antonio Fire Department after 24 years of service and he is also a veteran. Sarah’s sister currently serves in the Army. Sarah’s husband is also a combat veteran, retired from the Army. From a young age, she was taught to be a servant leader, to always take care of those who selfishly serve others. Being involved in the first responder and veteran community has allowed her to share her experiences with others.
Mark Chapman
LCSW, LCDC
Email: mark@findingfreedomtherapy.com
Phone: (972) 674 - 9166 Website: //findingfreedomtherapy.com/meet-mark
Location: 4099 McEwen Rd, Ste 610 Dallas, TX 75244
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, contracted with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, Medicare Primary, accepts HSA, FSA accounts, offers sliding scale, Approved as an Assist the Officer (ATO) provider, Blue Chip program (TLEPN network).
Therapy Modalities: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – Certified, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – Trained by Strong Star Training Initiative, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, Anxiety and Depression Counseling.
Experience: Mark worked with the Department of Defense, and later with soldiers at Ft. Hood inspiring him to focus on serving veterans and first responders. He has over 30 years experience working in the mental health field and is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, struggles from substance abuse, and those dealing with life setbacks, including anxiety and depression.
Leah Cook
PHD, MS, LPC-S, LCDC
Email: lcookpractice@gmail.com
Phone: (972) 905 - 4126
Website: www.drlcook.com
Location: 255 Lebanon Road, Frisco, TX 75036
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, accepts HSA, FSA accounts, contracted with Cigna and United healthcare.
Therapy Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Model Informed Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Christian-Based Therapy (upon request), Expressive Therapies.
Experience: Leah began working in the counseling field in a hospital setting, learning directly from Dr. Colin Ross, an expert in the field of trauma care. She has experience working with anxiety, substance use disorders, stillbirth, infertility, codependency, family dysfunction, childhood emotional neglect, trauma, burnout and helpers fatigue. Her clients include professional counselors, first responders, first responders’ spouses, trauma survivors, professional athletes and their family members, and various other professionals. Leah is experienced in leading groups, developing program curriculum, supervised counseling students and interns, and providing community and hospital education as the director of a trauma unit.
Wendy Copeland
CIRT, CCTP, ICP
Email: wendy@texashopeslantern.com
Phone: (972) 210 - 0429 Website: https://texashopeslantern.com/wendy-copeland/
Location: 8751 Collin McKinney Parkway, Suite #1001 McKinney, Texas 75070
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, accepts HSA/FSA accounts.
Therapy Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Certified EMDR Therapist, IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback, Trauma Therapy / Treatment for PTSD and critical incident stress, Somatic/Body-Based Approaches.
Experience: Wendy serves individuals exposed to adverse and traumatic experiences, including repetitive exposure to critical incidents. She helps people release from pathogenic memories that wreak havoc, trapped in the brain, body, and nervous system. She helps those who endlessly run into the battle, to recover from the battle, including: first responders, dispatchers, police, and fire so they can return to their lives and occupation, with resiliency and wholeness.
Lea Ann Crawford
MA, LPC
Email: lcrawford@zoetrycounseling.com
Phone: (214) 613 - 6426 Website: https://www.zoetrycounseling.com/about/our-team/lea-ann-crawford.html
Location: 6021 Morriss Road, Ste 113
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, contracted with Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, CIGNA, Evernorth, Optum, Oscar, Scott & White, UMR, and United Healthcare.
Therapy Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trauma Therapy (including single-incident and repeated exposure trauma), Individual Therapy for Adults, Culturally Competent Therapy for First Responders and Their Families.
Experience: Lea Ann has a passion for working with police, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and others in high stress careers. She has worked closely with members of law enforcement as a part of a multidisciplinary team dealing with crimes against children. Her own personal experiences as a law enforcement spouse help Lea Ann understand the unique culture and challenges that come with a career in these fields. These experiences also help her relate to and assist in navigating the special challenges of their families.
Matthew Drumm
MA, LPC, Clinical Team Lead
Email: matthew@thebravefight.com
Phone: (469) 336 - 6798
Website: https://thebravefight.com/matt-drumm/
Location: 500 E 4th, St #250, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPS, Approved as an Assist the Officer (ATO) provider, contracted with other first responder agencies, Blue Chip program (TLEPN network), contracted with most major insurances.
Therapy Modalities: Trauma Counseling, PTSD Treatment, Individual Therapy, Crisis Intervention / Suicide Prevention, Depression and Anxiety Counseling.
Experience: Matthew is a retired police officer and US Army veteran with personal experience with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Matthew has experience working with first responders on single or multiple events experienced on the job or from past a past history of abuse. He understands the cumulative effects of trauma and what it feels like to be taught to stuff these events and feelings down and drive on. He has also seen how therapy can lessen the impact of these life events and how overcoming can bring peace, healing, happiness, renewed purpose and strength.
Brittany Duarte
LMFT, EMDR trained, IFS Level 1 trained, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Email: brittany@heathmentalhealth.com
Phone: (972) 433 - 0548 Website: https://heathmentalhealth.com/
Location: 2 Horizon Ct, Ste. 700, Heath, TX 75032
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, contracted with other first responder agencies, 3FTL provider, offers discount for first responders.
Therapy Modalities: Marriage and Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained, Sex Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Individual and Couples Therapy, Adolescent/Teen Therapy, Crisis Intervention.
Experience: Brittany worked on the psychiatric emergency response team (PERT) in San Diego county, collaborating with federal agencies, and local law enforcement, responding in tandem with a deputy sheriff to mental health related calls, and patrol calls. Her father was a recon marine and her husband was an army ranger. Brittany graduated with a Masters degree in counseling psychology from Argosy University in 2012. She also has experience working in community based mental health services, inpatient, outpatient, justice involved settings, and group homes. has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years with teens, adults, and couples.
Marianne DuMond
EdD, LPC-S, EMDR, CFRC, CCTP
Email: marianne.forgedunderfire@gmail.com
Phone: (817) 308 -5829
Website: Forged Under Fire
Location: 9153 Belshire Dr. Suite 130 North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPS, offers sliding scale, contracted with other first responder agencies, contracted with Aetna, Signa, Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Therapy Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Certified, First Responder Counseling – Certified, First Responder Counselor (CFRC), Clinical Trauma Therapy – Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Integrated Counseling Approaches, Creative Expression Therapy / Art-Informed Therapy, Group Therapy Protocol Development.
Experience: When Marianne was 16 years old she was in a motorcycle wreck with multiple brain contusions, paralysis on the left side, in a coma for 1½ months, in the hospital for 3½ months, and had to relearn everything. She understands what is like to battle with post traumatic stress and self-medication as a teenager. She has worked with First Responders, Veterans, and their family members. Marianne has developed group treatment protocols for participants with self-medication issues in the Tarrant County Veterans Treatment Court Program and the Tarrant County Public Service Employees Treatment Court Program.
Andreanna Duron
MS, LPC
Email: andreanna@entrustedcounseling.com
Phone: (817) 381 - 2266
Website: https://www.entrustedcounseling.com/about-me
Location: 603 S Main Street, Suite 209 Grapevine, TX 76051
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, Contracted with other first responder agencies, 3FTL provider.
Therapy Modalities: Individual Counseling for Adults, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – Master ART Trained Clinician, Crisis Intervention / Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Evaluations.
Experience: Andreanna grew up in El Paso, TX, her father was a firefighter until she was 14. She went to college at the University of Texas at El Paso for her undergraduate degree in psychology and completed her masters degree at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She has experience working at an inpatient eating disorder facility, the Dallas County Crisis Line and as a mobile crisis clinician for two years in Dallas and surrounding counties, providing mental health evaluations in the community, working alongside both PD and FD when assistance or assessments were needed. Her goal as a therapist is to provide each client with a non-judgmental space to process and navigate challenges. Andreanna has experience providing services to first responders and veterans.
Richard Godoy
MSSW, LCSW-S
Email: ragodoy@me.com
Phone: (940) 539 - 9917 Website: https://openpathcollective.org/clinicians/richard-godoy/
Location: 1332 Teasley Lane, Suite #243 Denton, TX 76205
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, works with EAPs, offers sliding scale, contracted with BCBS, United Health Care, AETNA, CIGNA, Ulliance, Medicare.
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Couple and Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Systems Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Experience: Richard has been the Victim Services Coordinator for the City of Denton Police Department since 1997. He serves as the department’s crime victim’s liaison with the State of Texas Attorney General’s Crime Victims Compensation Department, and is the mental health professional for the Denton Area Critical Incident Stress Management Team. Richard works with police and fire department personnel who have been exposed to traumatic incidents by providing Critical Incident Stress Management services (CISM). He holds a Master Peace Officer certification, is certified as a Mental Health Officer, and is also a certified police instructor. Richard is the current Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors Team (LOSS) Coordinator for Denton County MHMR.
KC Holton
LCSW-S
Email: kc.forgedinvalor@gmail.com
Phone: (817) 727 - 7979 Website: https://forgedinvalor.com/kc-bio
Location: 1244 Southridge Court, Ste 101 Hurst, TX 76053
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, offers sliding scale, approved as an Assist the Officer (ATO) provider, contracted with other first responder agencies: F1rst, Mental Health for Heroes, Medstar, GPPD, and 3FTL; contracted with · Aetna, AetnaCoventry, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Magellan, Optum, UMR, UnitedHealthcare UHC, UBH, Tricare.
Therapy Modalities: Trauma Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting.
Experience: KC retired from law enforcement after 25 years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where she held a variety of positions such as a Senior District Parole Officer, Halfway House Officer Team Lead, and Administrative Hearing Officer for the Board of Pardons and Parole. She has over 33 years of Social Work and Criminal Justice experience and has worked closely with numerous local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies, along with court personnel, Firefighters, and EMTS. KC has also worked with survivors of sexual trauma. She graduated from TCU with a BS in Social Work and Criminal Justice in 1989 and graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2015.
Taija Horne
LCSW
Email: taija@thebravefight.com
Phone: (817) 381 - 6991
Website: https://thebravefight.com/taija-horne/
Location: 500 E 4th St #250, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPs, offers sliding scale, Approved as an Assist the Officer (ATO) provider, Contracted with other first responder agencies: Medstar, contracted with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United.
Therapy Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Occupational Trauma Therapy (specialized for combat and first responders), Moral Injury Therapy.
Experience: Taija specializes in combat and first responder occupational trauma; as well as moral injury. Taija believes accumulated life cycle and emotional traumas can have a significant impact on daily functioning, resilience and emotional survival. Clients can expect to work closely with Taija as they resolve trauma and rebalance their internal systems. There is no trauma too great to reconcile.
Christopher Loup
LPC
Email: christopherloupcounseling@gmail.com
Phone: (830) 971 - 0644 Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christopher-loup-kerrville-tx/1174304
Location: Kerrville, TX 78028
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, offers sliding scale, contracted with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna.
Therapy Modalities: Trauma Therapy (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Experience: Christopher retired as a police officer after 20 years with The City of Bryan. He knows firsthand about the things police officers see, hear, and smell every day. Christopher says, "not only can those things impact your job performance, but they can also impact who you are as a father, mother, husband, wife, sister, daughter, son, brother, and friend. Do not allow to job to negatively impact who you really are. Some of the things first responders experience are stuck images and sensations; but they don’t have to last forever." Christopher works together with first responders so they do not have to see those images the same way again.
Jason Maxtin
LMSW
Email: jasonmaxtin@gmail.com
Phone: (682) 615 - 6942 Website: https://www.jasonmaxtin.com/
Location: 2813 South Hulen Street, Suite 230, Fort Worth, TX, 76109
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, offers sliding scale.
Therapy Modalities: Talk Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback.
Experience: Jason is a former firefighter of three years, and five years as a paramedic. He understands the influences on first responders—the adrenaline, the culture, and the emotional toll. Jason has a passion for helping others towards quick relief and long-term satisfaction.
Dr. Blake Mallory
LPC
Email: Blake@cardinalcwg.com
Phone: (817) 479 - 6494
Website: https://cardinalcounselingwellnessgroup.com/aboutblake
Location: 9153 Belshire Dr, Suite 130 North Richland Hills, TX 76182
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, works with EAPs, offers sliding scale, contracted with Aetna, AllSavers UHC, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Harvard Pilgrim, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford Health Plans, UHC Student Resources, UMR, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH.
Therapy Modalities: Trauma-focused therapies, Cognitive-based therapies, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Crisis Intervention (CISM),
Debriefing strategies, Psychoeducational approaches, Person-centered therapy, Solution-focused therapy.
Experience: Dr. Malloryis a Marine Corps veteran with over 20 years of combined experience in military service, pilots, law enforcement, and counseling. At Cardinal Counseling and Wellness Group, he offers both traditional and non-traditional therapies—including outdoor retreats and trauma-focused modalities like EMDR and CPT—to support veterans, first responders, educators, pilots and their families navigating stress, trauma, and life transitions.
Katie Meek
LPC
Email: katie@goodworkscounselor.com
Phone: (817) 470 - 8765 Website: https://goodworkscounselingpllc.com/about
Location: Haslet, TX 76052
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, offers sliding scale, contracted with other first responder agencies: Mental Health for Heroes, contracted with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC.
Therapy Modalities: Trauma Counseling, EMDR Therapy (trained since 2019), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Christian Counseling.
Experience: Katie is married to a Marine Veteran, who is currently a Texas State Trooper. She is part of the Mental Health for Heroes program providing EMDR therapy to first responders, i.e. law enforcement, dispatchers, doctors, firefighters, nurses, etc.
Olivia Van Ness
MCRC, LPC, CFRC
Email: oliviavanness@gmail.com
Phone: (817) 826 - 9509
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/olivia-van-ness-white-settlement-tx/1001099
Location:https://maps.app.goo.gl/AevpAPR745Y9oZQSA
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPs, offers sliding scale, contracted with other first responder agencies: MHMR Law Enforcement Liaison program, contracted with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Oscar, United Healthcare.
Therapy Modalities: Individual Counseling, Crisis Intervention / Mental Health Crisis Response, Support for First Responders with Physical or Mental Work-Related Injuries, Co-Response Clinician Work with Police and Fire Departments.
Experience: Olivia has over 11 years of mental health experience, specializing in supporting first responders with work-related injuries. She provides individual counseling and serves as a co-response clinician for police and fire departments during mental health emergencies in Tarrant County.
Amanda Noyes
LCSW-S, CCTP
Email: amanda@findingfreedomtherapy.com
Phone: (972) 674 - 9166
Website: https://findingfreedomtherapy.com/meet-amanda
Location: 14114 Dallas Pkwy #400 Dallas, TX 75255
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, offers sliding scale, contracted with Tricare, Medicare, BCBS.
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma Therapy (specializing in combat PTSD), First Responder Support Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy.
Experience: Amanda has worked in a variety of settings that have equipped her with notable hands-on experience over the past 20 years. She has worked on-scene alongside police, supported doctors and nurses in ER and ICU, and worked next to the U.S. National Guard during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike, and Harvey. Amanda specializes in combat PTSD and is passionate about providing hope and healing to all first responders and individuals who have endured (or are continuing to endure) horrific traumas and unspeakable losses.
Katie Paddon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate-Supervised by Angela Martilik, PhD, LPC-S
Email: katie@anchoredresiliencetherapy.com
Phone: (737) 242 - 0940 Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/katie-paddon-buda-tx/1281932
Location: 589 Farm to Market 1626, Suite 308 Buda, TX 78610
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, offers sliding scale.
Therapy Modalities: First Responder Mental Health and Wellness, Individual Therapy (Adults), Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Virtual Mental Health Services.
Experience: Katie was a police officer for over seven years, spending most of her time on patrol. She holds an advanced TCOLE license and the following certifications: mental health officer, basic instructor, critical incident stress management (CISM), field training officer, background investigator and hostage negotiator. During her law enforcement experience, she recognized the need for first responders to have someone to talk to who understands the unique challenges this career brings.
Cristina Serna
LMSW
Email: cristina@findingfreedomtherapy.com
Phone: (972) 674 - 9166 Website: https://findingfreedomtherapy.com/meet-cristina
Location: 14114 Dallas Pkwy #400 Dallas, TX 75255
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay.
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-informed care.
Experience: Cristina's military service provided her with hands-on experience during her enlisted time. She works regularly with complex and traumatic cases. Cristina believes heroes need help too, and she is extremely passionate about helping our military, veterans, and first responders to fight the fight within so they can continue to do what they are meant to do. Cristina is bilingual in English and Spanish
Tempa Sherrill
MS, LPC-S
Email: tempa@thebravefight.com
Phone: (817) 381 - 6991
Website: https://thebravefight.com/tempa-sherrill/
Location: 500 E 4th St #250, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPs, offers sliding scale, contracted with Aetna, United, Cigna, BCBS, HealthSmart.
Therapy Modalities: Trauma-informed therapy, Grief-informed therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), EMS crisis response experience.
Experience: Tempa is the founder and owner of a trauma- and grief-informed practice, e, The Brave Fight, LLC. She is a leadership team member for the DFW First Responder Support Network. In 2016 she founded Stay The Course Veteran Services, which provides evidence-based therapies to veterans, first responders, frontline medical workers, and families. Tempa has experience working in EMS crisis response as a former paramedic. She is the Senior Director for Strategy and Innovation at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. As the spouse of not only a combat veteran, but a retired police officer, she understands first-hand the difficulties public servants experience and the invisible wounds that so often are ignored due to the stigma of getting help. She is powerfully aware of the trauma that family members endure and the importance of healing for the family. Tempa believes her work in behavioral health is a calling to empower others to overcome human struggles in order to live resilient lives.
Yumnah Syed- Swift
LCSW
Email: yumnah@sufiyanacounseling.com
Phone: (512) 710 - 6246 Website: https://www.sufiyanacounseling.com/
Location: 305 N Main Street, Unit 170, Taylor, TX 76574
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, offers sliding scale, contracted with Aetna.
Therapy Modalities: Couples/Relationship Therapy (Level 2 Certified Imago Relationship Therapist), Perinatal Mental Health Support, ADHD Support (Neurodivergent clients), Trauma Healing, Culturally Competent Care for Marginalized Communities, Breaking Intergenerational Patterns.
Experience: Yumnah married into a true NY Irish family of veterans and first responders, which has provided her with familiarity and perspective toward the unique challenges these communities face and the sacrifices they make. She is a late-in-life member of the ADHD club, a Perinatal Mental Health Provider, and especially love working with other neurodivergent folks and parents. I enjoy couples/relationship therapy, and am a Level 2 Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. Helping clients in breaking harmful intergenerational patterns, and to heal from trauma by providing culturally competent care to fellow members of marginalized communities is her jam. Yumnah believes in being authentic in the therapy space. She is a proud wife, bio mom and a bonus mom, as well as a fur mom. She believes in practicing from a place of genuine care and connection, and that includes being transparent in what she brings to the therapy room.
Donna Thurman
MA, LPC, LMFT
Email: donna@thetlccenter.com
Phone: (469) 207 - 3132 Website: https://thetlccenter.com/about
Location: 555 Republic Drive, 2nd floor, in Plano, TX 75074
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, offers sliding scale, approved as an Assist the Officer (ATO) provider, contracted with other first responder agencies: 3FTL, ATO, NVFC, on DFR referral list, Blue Chip program (TLEPN network), contracted with BCBS, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar.
Therapy Modalities: Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Therapy (PTSD, anxiety, depression), Couples Therapy (parenting issues, blending families, sexual difficulties, family drama, infidelity)
Experience: Donna retired after 20 years as a police officer to pursue her second career as a counselor helping others navigate through their struggles in life. Her passion is working with first responders and helping them manage the compound stresses of the job and the impact it can have on their lives. She specializes in working with couples and guiding them through parenting issues, blending families, sexual difficulties, family drama, and breaches of trust such as infidelity. Donna is dual licensed as a LMFT in Texas and an LPC in Oklahoma. Outside of her professional background she is a dog mom to two spirited rescues, Blanca and Trace. She loves to craft, and is obsessed with everything Halloween. She is very active in her community serving on the board of directors for Hays County Crimestoppers and participates in her neighborhood’s social committee.
Thalia Tonche
MS, LPC
Email: ttonche@consciousfreedomtherapy.com
Phone: (817) 797 - 9868
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/thalia-tonche-mansfield-tx/890348
Location: 609 Strada Circle, Suite 123 Mansfield, TX 76063
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPs, Blue Chip program (TLEPN network), contracted with UHC, BCBS, Cigna, Aetna.
Therapy Modalities: Eclectic Therapy, Child and Adolescent Therapy (10+), Adult Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Anxiety, Life Adjustments, Childhood Behavioral Concerns, Maternal Mental Health.
Experience: As a police wife herself, Thalia understands the unique challenges faced by police families. She specializes in providing therapy services tailored to children and adolescents aged 10 and up, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of specialty include: including anxiety, life adjustments, childhood behavioral concerns, and maternal mental health. Drawing from an eclectic therapeutic approach, Thalia’s goal is to create a healing environment for each of her clients.
Natasha Turner
LCSW-S, LCDC
Email: info@overthehorizoncounseling.com
Phone: (682) 788 - 9082 Website: https://www.overthehorizoncounseling.com/natasha-turner-lcsw-tarrant-county-tx
Location: Telehealth only services in TX, FL, VT
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPs, offers sliding scale, contracted with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC.
Therapy Modalities: IFS (Internal Family Systems) Trained, Prepare Enrich Certified for Pre-Marital Counseling, Certified Perinatal Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy.
Experience: Natasha’s first hand experience as a military spouse has given her intimate understanding of the sacrifices and stress that come with serving in high-stress roles and has equipped her with valuable insights into the challenges faced by first responders and their families. Through her personal experience with the military community and medical social work, she gained a deep understanding of the physical and emotional effects of trauma, as well as the importance of providing holistic support. Natasha is passionate about providing culturally competent and evidence-based therapy to first responders and their families, as well as advocating for their mental health needs. Her counseling approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration and she is dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their experiences and find healing and resilience.
Johanna Wender
MA, LMHC, LPC
Email: johanna@bravuracounseling.com
Phone: (206) 715 - 5230 Website: https://bravuracounseling.com/about
Location: In person sessions in Dallas, TX 75254, telehealth in TX, and WA
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPs, approved as an Assist the Officer (ATO) provider, contracted with other first responder agencies: Blue Chip program (TLEPN network), contracted with Cigna/Evernorth, Lyra.
Therapy Modalities: Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Insomnia, Exposure and Response Prevention, Stress Inoculation Training, The Unified Protocol.
Experience: Johanna's practice exclusively serves LEOs, first responders, service members and veterans. She is also the proud wife of a retired police sergeant. In addition to her therapy modalities, Johanna is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and is trained in Psychological First Aid. In addition to her clinical practice, Johanna provides training and consulting services to law enforcement agencies and a wide range of other clients. In her free time, Johanna enjoys spending time with her family and being active, especially ultrarunning and functional fitness. Johanna is also affiliated with the APA Division 19: Society for Military Psychology, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and is a National Emergency Responder and Public Safety Center (NERPSC) Clinician.
Alyson Pertuis
MA, LPC
Email: katie@anchoredresiliencetherapy.com
Phone: (972) 325 - 5516
Website: https://sites.google.com/help4hearts.art/help4hearts/home
Location: 6401 Eldorado Pkwy Ste. 219 McKinney, TX 75070
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay.
Therapy Modalities: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, contracted with 3FTL. Therapy Modalities: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), Gottman level 1, SYMBIS facilitator, CBT & military community training, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), faith-based counseling.
Experience: Alyson is a military wife of over two decades (ret.). She served as a spouse volunteer supporting military families who sacrifice for us! She understands the challenges and struggles that come with that service-the long hours, stressors, traumas & uncertainty. She knows camaraderie and loyalty are intrinsic for those who are willing to put their life at risk for others. She also offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through Journey Clinical or integration for your current treatment with another provider. https://www.journeyclinical.com/patients/ Alyson is also a former teacher and enjoys working with teens and adults. She has experience working with couples for marital and premarital concerns, veterans. active military, military families, individuals with ADHD, eating disorders, phobias, trauma, chronic pain, first responders ,and individuals with PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Maggie Roney
MS, NCC, LPC, ICP, AFMC
Email: maggie@maggieroney.com
Phone: (469) 824 - 3871 Website: https://maggieroney.com/about/
Location: 101 S Jackson Ave #200, Wylie, TX 75098
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay.
Therapy Modalities: Individual Therapy, Military and First Responder Support Counseling, Trauma-Informed Care, Culturally Competent Therapy for Veterans and First Responder Families.
Experience: As a counselor and holistic health practitioner, Maggie seeks to empower her clients to know what is right for their body and walk alongside them. With proven methods to build a productive instinct, clients begin to discern for themselves what is best for their health. The individual, customized treatment provides that opportunity for true healing from the root causes so that you can experience a happier and healthier life not ruled by fear, shame or needing to rely on a broken healthcare system.
Kailee Rubright
LCSW
Email: krubright@elliementalhealth.com
Phone: (817) 809 - 8399 Website: https://elliementalhealth.com/locations/grapevine-tx/
Location: 4841 Merlot Avenue, Suite 420 Grapevine, TX 76051
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, offers sliding scale.
Therapy Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) — Certified, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) — Certified, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — Trained,Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Traditional modality, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing.
Experience: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) — Certified, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) — Certified, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — Trained,Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Traditional modality, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing.
Kristina Quinn
M.Ed, LPC, EMDRIA Certified
Email: kquinn@14peaksinc.com
Phone: (313) 314 - 7325
Website: http://www.14peaksinc.com
Location: 721 Ranch House Rd. Willow Park, TX
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, Will offer a Superbill, Accepts HSA, FSA accounts, Willing to provide one free hour of service to a first responder, or their family member.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR Trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Experiencing - Intermediate Level
Experience: As a spouse and mom of a first responder, Kristina understands the unique and profound challenges that come with this high-stress, high-risk profession, that can often be isolating.
Kristina specializes in trauma-informed therapy, specifically for first responders and their families. Her goal is to offer a safe space where you don’t have to recount every detail of your struggles — because she gets it.
Her approach is designed to give you the tools and support needed to reclaim your well-being and heal from the inside out.
Jackie Todd
LPC-S, NCC, CEAP, , BC-TMH, NERPSCC
Email: Jackie@bravejourneyspllc.com
Phone: (214) 799 - 1021 Website: http://www.bravejourneyspllc.com/
Location: Virtual
Insurance: Private Pay, FSA/HSA, Blue Chip Provider, Insurances accepted (please list all insurances accepted in the "other" check box below., UHC, BCBS TX, Aetna, Cigna.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR Certified, CBT, Gottman Level 2, Megan Devine's Professional Grief Care.
Experience: Jackie completed her master’s degree from UNT, where she majored in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked in several settings over the years, which has helped guide her passion into assisting those struggling with anxiety, trauma, and grief. She has a big heart for working with first responders and their spouses, as she is a police wife herself and is aware of the nuances that come with being a member of the blue family.
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Ann Qualls
LPC
Email: atqcounseling@outlook.com
Phone: (817) 446 - 9020 Website: http://atqcounseling.com
Location: 2900 W. Southlake Blvd., Suite 180
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private Pay, FSA/HSA.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR Certified.
Experience: Ann is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a BS in Psychology and a dual-track masters degree in professional counseling and marriage & family therapy. She is the wife of a first responder. She sees first responders and their children.
Monica McKee
LMFT-Associate supervised by Kristin Ross, LMFT-S
Email: monica@fireflycandc.com
Phone: (214) 310 - 1825
Website: https://www.fireflycandc.com/
Location: 3535 Firewheel Dr. Flower Mound, TX 75028-2628
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private Pay, Insurances accepted (please list all insurances accepted in the "other" check box below., Blue Cross BlueShield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR Trained, Gottman Level 2.
Experience: Monica has been married for 25 years to a firefighter who also served in the military and worked in corrections. She understands the unique stressors first responder families face as she grew up with a parent who was a dispatcher for the fire department for over a decade. These experiences, along with her clinical training, allow her to support couples with empathy, insight, and deep respect for the demands of this lifestyle.
Christopher Malvik
LPC-Associate
Email: cmalvik@pathfinderscoachingandcounseling.com
Phone: (817) 846 - 3842 Website: http://pathfinderscoachingandcounseling.com
Location: 1810 8th Ave
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: All major insurances including TriCare.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR Trained, Trauma Informed.
Experience: Christopher has spent over 30 years actively working in the First Responder and Military Communities. Throughout his twenties, thirties and early forties he worked as a Paramedic both on the ambulance and in emergency rooms. He was also a Navy Corpsman with Marine Corps Infantry from 1991-2004, (Reserve).
Marisa Thompson
MS, LPC, NCC
Email: marisa@buildingharmonycounseling.com
Phone: (469) 659 - 7556 Website: https://www.buildingharmonycounseling.com/marisa-thompson-ms-lpc
Location: 4645 Avon Lane, Ste. 310
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private Pay, FSA/HSA, Blue Chip Provider, Insurances accepted (please list all insurances accepted in the "other" check box below., BCBS, Aetna, UMR, United, Optum, Baylor Scott & White, WebTPA, Curalinc EAP, Empathia EAP, and Cigna
Therapy Modalities: Advanced ART trained, CBT, DBT, ISP Certified.
Experience: Marisa has an M.S. in Experimental Psychology and in Counseling Psychology. She has experience in private practice and IOP. She has been working with first responders including law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics/EMTs, dispatchers, and their families for over two years. Marisa also has a multitude of family members who have served or are serving in the military.
Martin McClenon
MS LPC, LCDC, SAP, NCC
Email: true2lifecounseling@gmail.com
Phone: (214) 235 - 8403
Website: true2lifecounseling.com
Location: 1801 Gateway Blvd #219
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private Pay, Insurances accepted, Humana Medicare Advantage, Ambetter TX, Wellcare TX, Carelon ,Quest BCBS TX, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR Trained, CPT, CBT.
Experience: As a combat Navy Veteran, and former Homeland Security Agent Martin has a great deal of experience working with people suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and various forms of traumas. His lived experiences help connect him to individuals who share these issues. He is able to establish strong therapeutic relationships and provides a safe place for life stories to be shared.
Heath Holland
LMSW
Email: heath@findingfreedomtherapy.com
Phone: (214) 225 - 0037 Website: https://findingfreedomtherapy.com/home
Location: 14114 Dallas Pkwy #400 Dallas, TX 75255
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private Pay, Blue Chip Provider, Assist the Officer (ATO) Provider.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR Trained, Ordained Chaplain, Firefighter, Paramedic.
Experience: Heath is a Licensed Master Social Worker, full-time firefighter, and ordained minister for chaplaincy. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including corrections and inpatient care facilities, and has a love for working with first responders and veterans. This passion led him to start his career as a firefighter, which offers him a unique perspective of the veteran and first responder communities and their relationship with mental health.
Jennifer Woosley-Saylor
LPCC S
Email: jennifer@woosleycounseling.com
Phone: (502) 791 - 5773 Website: https://woosleycounseling.com/
Location: P.O. Box 8032
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private Pay.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, MRT, Havening Techniques, DV.
Experience: Jennifer grew up with a first responder as a parent who was a first responder.
She has been practicing mental health therapy for over 14 years, starting in Nashville, Tennessee, at the YWCA, working with victims of domestic violence.
She has worked in community mental health and acute care serving young adults with high-risk needs.
Jennifer has also worked at Fort Knox, and with the Department of Defense, providing counseling services to military members and their families.
She has experience working with law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, active service members, national guard members, veterans, spouses of first responders and children of first responders.
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Every provider included in this list has undergone thorough vetting and has met specific criteria. They have received professional training in evidence-based trauma treatment modalities. They have either served as a first responder or have undergone training and gained experience in working with the first responder population and/or their family members. Additionally, they possess cultural competence with this population.
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