“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.

  • Wellness Courses

    Are you interested in a wellness course for your department? We specialize in teaching and discussing important topics. Our selection of courses are given either in-person (local to NC) or virtually. Find topics HERE.

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Areas of Care:

  • Anxiety / Depression

  • PTSD / Injury

  • Panic Attacks

  • Trauma and Stress

  • Anger

  • Cumulative Stress

  • Betrayal (organizational and/or relational)

  • Relationship Stress (professional and/or personal)

  • Boundaries

  • Healthy Coping

  • Career Direction

  • Retirement (planned or unexpected)

  • Wellness

  • Work / Life Balance

  • Burnout

  • Negative Thinking

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Burnout

RESOURCES

At Valor Counseling Center, we believe access to the right mental health resources is essential for building resilience in first responders. Police officers, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, and other frontline professionals face unique stressors, and having practical tools in place—much like physical training—helps strengthen emotional, relational, and professional wellness.

First responder mental health support is not only about processing what has already happened, but also about being prepared for future calls, critical incidents, and cumulative stress.

We partner with and promote trusted first responder organizations and wellness programs, and we remain connected to additional resources through specialized professional training in trauma-informed care for frontline workers.

If you have questions or don’t see the first responder counseling or wellness resources you’re looking for, reach out to us. We are committed to providing confidential guidance and helping you identify your next healthy step forward.

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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.