Mental Health & Trauma
First-responder-trained therapists, EMDR, CPT & VA resources.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing — processes traumatic memories using guided eye movements.
CPT
Cognitive Processing Therapy — reworks stuck thoughts like self-blame after trauma.
PE
Prolonged Exposure — gradually reduces the power of trauma reminders.
Dr. Maria Okafor, PsyD
TX • Telehealth
Former police department clinician. Specializes in officer-involved shootings and moral injury.
Accepts: BCBS, Aetna, EAP
James Whitfield, LCSW
CA • Telehealth
20-year volunteer firefighter turned therapist. Works with line-of-duty death and cumulative stress.
Accepts: Kaiser, Cigna, EAP
Dr. Anita Rao, PhD
NY • Telehealth
Researcher and clinician focused on vicarious trauma in 911 telecommunicators.
Accepts: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna
Marcus Bell, LPC
GA
Marine Corps veteran. Combat and duty-related trauma, transition stress.
Accepts: TRICARE, BCBS
Dr. Sarah Lindqvist, MD, Psychiatry
FL • Telehealth
Psychiatrist for public-safety agencies; sleep, PTSD and SSRI/supplement safety.
Accepts: Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS
Teresa Morales, LMFT
AZ • Telehealth
Couples and family therapy for shift-work households and secondary trauma.
Accepts: Aetna, EAP
Dr. Kevin Asante, PsyD
IL • Telehealth
Corrections-focused trauma specialist; hypervigilance and assault aftermath.
Accepts: BCBS, EAP
Rachel Kim, LCSW, CADC
WA • Telehealth
Dual-diagnosis care — alcohol use, sleep and trauma in first responders.
Accepts: Premera, Kaiser, EAP
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IAFF Center of Excellence
Residential behavioral health & addiction treatment built for fire fighters.
First Responder Support Network
Retreats and programs for first responders & spouses after critical incidents.
EMDR International Association
Find a certified EMDR trauma therapist near you.
VA Vet Centers
Free, confidential readjustment counseling for veterans & families. 877-927-8387.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Filter by insurance, state, trauma & PTSD specialty.
SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov
Federally verified treatment facilities for mental health & substance use.