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TRAINING & CONSULTATION

Evidence-based training and specialized consultation for first responder agencies, peer support teams, and EMDR clinicians.

I provide training and consultation grounded in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and a real-world understanding of first responder culture. Services are designed to support operational readiness, psychological resilience, and sustainable careers in high-stress roles.


Whether you're building a peer support program, seeking consultation after a critical incident, or advancing your EMDR clinical skills — support is structured, practical, and confidential.

EMDRIA Certified Therapist

EMDRIA Approved Consultant

IMFT-S

Independently Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (Supervisory Designation)

ASAP Certificate of Completion

Group Crisis Intervention

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Training & Education

Customized training sessions for agencies, teams, and organizations — designed to be accessible, actionable, and relevant to the realities of first responder work.

Educational support for professionals working in high-stress environments
Physical Health & Performance

Sleep Optimization — Fatigue management, circadian rhythm strategies, sleep debt recovery

Nutrition and Shift Work — Fueling for energy, avoiding crashes, hydration, caffeine timing

Cardiovascular Health — Prevention of heart disease (leading cause of line-of-duty deaths.

Consultation Services

Specialized mental health and wellness consultation for first responder agencies, peer support teams, and leadership seeking guidance after critical incidents or organizational stress.

Agency and Organizational Consultation

  • Trauma-informed workplace practices​

  • Burnout and stress injury prevention

  • Support for critical incidents and cumulative trauma

  • Leadership consultation following high-impact events

  • Policy and protocol guidance related to mental health support

Peer Support Program Consultation

  • Development or enhancement of peer support programs

  • Training consultation for peer supporters

  • Boundaries, scope of practice, and referral pathways

  • Managing secondary trauma and peer burnout

  • Case consultation for complex peer situations

Wellness & Resilience Programming

  • Psychoeducation tailored to first responder roles

  • Nervous system regulation and recovery strategies

  • Stress management for shift work and operational demands

  • Custom trainings and workshops

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EMDR Consultation

I provide EMDR Consultation for clinicians seeking to strengthen competence and confidence in trauma treatment.

Consultation areas include:

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Case conceptualization using the AIP (Adaptive Information Processing) model

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Working with dissociation, moral injury, and cumulative stress

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Target sequencing for single-incident and complex trauma

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Troubleshooting stuck points in reprocessing

Individual and group consultation options may be available.

Rate: $150 per hour

Consultation and Training Fees

Fees apply to individual consultation, group consultation, agency training, and specialized workshops.

For custom training packages or multi-session engagements, please reach out to discuss options.

Training and consultation supporting trauma-responsive practice

Ready to build stronger support systems or advance your clinical skills?

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Strength-Based Therapy for First Responders and High-Stress Professionals

Licensed to provide therapy to clients located in Ohio, California, and Vermont

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