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DFW First Respoders Support Network

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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.

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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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Vetted Providers

We have a vetted list of culturally competent, trauma trained, 
mental health providers ready and willing to speak with you.

Many work exclusively with first responders and some are
former first responders themselves.
 

Trauma witnessed on the job may cause stress at home.

We have vetted mental health professionals who can help you and your family through these complex issues.

Prefer a simple list?
Browse our vetted providers
using this spreadsheet. 

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first responders, their family members, and others

who provide support services to first respondersand their families.

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Vetted Providers
For First Responders

Browse vetted providers who see first responders below.

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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  

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Katie Paddon

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate-Supervised by Angela Martilik, PhD, LPC-S

Email: katie@anchoredresiliencetherapy.com

Phone: (737) 242 - 0940
Website: www.anchoredresiliencetherapy.com

Location: 589 Farm to Market 1626, Suite 308 Buda, TX 78610

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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 

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Offers in person / Telehealth sessions

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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.

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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

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Offers in person / Telehealth sessions

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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.

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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.

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Jackie Todd

LPC-S, NCC, CEAP, , BC-TMH, NERPSCC

Email: Jackie@bravejourneyspllc.com

Phone: (214) 799 - 1021
Website: http://www.bravejourneyspllc.com/

Location: Virtual

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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

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Offers in person / Telehealth sessions

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Insurance: Private Pay, FSA/HSA.

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Therapy Modalities: EMDR Certified.

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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. 

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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.

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Christopher Malvik

LPC-Associate

Email: cmalvik@pathfinderscoachingandcounseling.com

Phone: (817) 846 - 3842
Website: http://pathfinderscoachingandcounseling.com

Location: 1810 8th Ave

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Offers in person / Telehealth sessions

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Insurance: All major insurances including TriCare.

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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).

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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

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Offers in person / Telehealth sessions

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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

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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.

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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. 

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Heath Holland

LMSW

Email: heath@findingfreedomtherapy.com

Phone: (214) 225 - 0037
Website: https://findingfreedomtherapy.com/home

Location: 14114 Dallas Pkwy #400 Dallas, TX 75255 

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Offers in person / Telehealth sessions

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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. 

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Jennifer Woosley-Saylor

LPCC S

Email: jennifer@woosleycounseling.com

Phone: (502) 791 - 5773
Website: https://woosleycounseling.com/

Location: P.O. Box 8032

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Offers in person / Telehealth sessions

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Insurance: Private Pay.

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Therapy Modalities: EMDR,  CBT, Motivational Interviewing, MRT, Havening Techniques, DV.

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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.

Each provider on this list has been thoroughly vetted and meets specific criteria.
They are trained in evidence-based trauma treatments and have either served as first responders or have specialized experience, and/or training in working with first responders and their family members.

If you have any questions or concerns about any of the providers on this list

please reach out to one of our leadership team members.

Interested in Becoming a Vetted Provider?

Fill out this vetting application and a member of our leadership team will get back with you. 

Applications are reviewed monthly by the DFW FRSN Leadership team.


 Vetting Application

Immediate Support

Crisis Information
 

Safe Call Now – 1-206-459-3020

Confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide.


Fire/EMS Helpline – 1-888-731-3473 

Confidential and 24-hour, the Fire/EMS Helpline was created for first responders by members of the fire service. This program is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of firefighters, EMTs, rescue personnel and their families.


Crisis Text Line – Text “Start” or “Help” to 741-741

Confidential text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by texting HOME to 741741.


Copline (Law Enforcement Only) – 1-800-267-5463

Confidential, 24-hour law enforcement officer hotline manned by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening.


Frontline Helpline – 1-866-676-7500

Addiction and trauma programs individually customized to meet the specific needs of working with First Responders in Recovery

Disclaimer

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.   

The DFW First Responders Support Network and The Financial Cop Donates are not otherwise associated with any provider on this list and no money has or will be exchanged for referrals through this site. Furthermore, the DFW First Responders Support Network is a volunteer network and cannot be held liable or responsible for the actions or treatment taken by any of the providers on this list. However, if a provider on this list is not an appropriate fit, please reach out to anyone on the leadership team and we will assist you in finding appropriate resources.

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