“The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are secure as a young lion.”
— Proverbs 28:1

First Responder Counseling and Wellness Care.

  • Individual Counseling

    Individual counseling for first responders/service members and their family. We are culturally competent clinicians trained to incorporate psychology and theology with a frontline perspective.

  • Couples Counseling

    Counseling for first responders/service members couples who need assistance building better communication, boundaries, healthy connection or possibly parenting in their relationship while navigating the dynamics of a frontline family-system.

  • CISM

    “A comprehensive, evidence-based approach aimed at helping first responders cope with the psychological effects of their challenging work. It involves a range of interventions and support systems designed to mitigate the impact of critical incidents and promote resilience.” (ICISF)

  • EMDR for Critical Incidents

    EMDR to help process a critical incident. Often times it feels safer to compartmentalize. A day or so after an incident whether small or big, using EMDR to process the situation has shown both short and long-term benefits for the responder.

  • G-TEP

    This EMDR intervention protocol can be used for groups, couples and/or families impacted by the same traumatic event, such as a critical incident, cumulative stress, a natural disaster or acts of violence. Also, for individual hardships. it is a great way to build resiliency and performance.

  • Floatback EMDR

    A more thorough EMDR approach focusing on childhood trauma building moving into the more present adult timeline. Working towards the root of the stress and processing major events over the years is proven to be helpful and eliminate unseen and visible symptoms.

  • Mindfulness

    Learning techniques and gaining tools to practice mindfulness, resiliency, and building healthier coping habits and strategies. On the job, these simple practices help release the traumas more effectively and quickly, so they are not stuffed and ignored, producing unhealthy symptoms later.

  • First Responder Support Groups

    Support Groups for first responders, their spouses or significant others, couples, and more. Join us HERE.

  • Wellness Visits

    For the individual first responder, a wellness visit is not a Fit for Duty or any type of assessment. Wellness checks do not involve note taking either. They are simply a way for us to check in and offer support and resources. See our Wellness Visit page for more information or schedule.

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What are you needing help with?

  • Anxiety / Depression

  • PTSD

  • Trauma

  • Cumulative Stress

  • Organizational Betrayal

  • Relationship Stress (professional and/or personal)

  • Boundaries

  • Healthy Coping

  • Career Direction

  • Retirement (planned or unexpected)

  • Wellness

  • Work / Life Balance

  • Stress and Burnout

  • Negative Thinking

At Valor Counseling Center, we believe resources are essential to building resiliency, growth, and healing. Similar to how you train for work, resources equip you and prepare you to do the hard work both personally and professionally.

Resources do not mean you’re weak. We all need to be supported and prepared for what is in front of us and what lies ahead.

Some of the mentioned organizations we do partner with and promote. Others we are familiar with through professional trainings.

Reach-out to us with any questions or if you’re not seeing what you need, we will confidentially assist in helping you find your next step!

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A Note on Confidentiality:

We are committed to your confidentiality and ensuring your safety. We understand the day-to-day risks of the first responder role and seek to be culturally competent, so you can trust us with any information or interactions within the counseling session and/or community at all times.