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DFW First Responders
Support Network
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.
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 for
First Responder Families
First responder work and can cause stress at home.
We have vetted mental health professionals who can help you
and your family through these complex issues.
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VETTED PROVIDERS FOR FIRST RESPONDER FAMILIES
Carrie Breedlove
MS, LPC
Email: carrie@breedlovecounseling.com
Phone: (940) 448 - 0298
Website: https://www.breedlovecounseling.com/about
Location: 211 Main St. Ste. 150 Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill, accepts FSA/HSA accounts, will accept third party payment from church organizations, contracted with other first responder agencies: 3FTL (for family members only).
Therapy Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Verified, Accelerated Resolution Therapy ART advance trained, Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP) Certified, Christian-Based Therapy training through Association of Biblical Counselors Equipped to Counsel and Christian Counseling Education Foundation.
Experience: Carrie helps women ages 25-65 find joy on their unchosen journey through evidence based therapy from a Christian worldview.
Carrie has worked with adult family members of first responders (wives, mothers, daughters, etc.) and with women navigating difficult marriages, after effects of divorce, childhood emotional neglect, pregnancy loss, and infertility. Carrie has over 20 years of personal experience with infertility.
She has worked in outpatient mental health since 2000, in both community mental health settings and private practice. She currently works with with women experiencing traumatic grief including: sudden death of family members from cancer, substance use, and suicide.
Dr. Laura Bryan
PhD-MA
Email: centerpointcounselingllc@gmail.com
Phone: (469) 489 - 3788 Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/laura-bryan-dallas-tx/1175592
Location: 4099 McEwen Road, Dallas, TX 75244
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, offers sliding scale, contracted with Aetna, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oxford, and Cigna.
Therapy Modalities: CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), PE (Prolonged Exposure), CBT-TF (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Trauma Focused), NET (Narrative Exposure Therapy).
Experience: Dr. Bryan has over twenty years of experience as an educational and health care professional that includes extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis, providing therapy, treatment planning, collaborating with community partners, court testimony, co-parenting, and crisis/trauma intervention.
Services are provided to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Dr. Bryan also has worked in various clinical and educational settings including public and private schools, community mental health centers, outpatient facilities and private practice.
Dr. Bryan has experience with individuals that have experienced trauma and personal experience in trauma, loss, and grief. She also has Disaster Trauma training, Psychological First Aid training, and a FEMA Certification.
Kathryn Thalken
LMFT-S
Email: kathryn@thriveshineco.com
Phone: (817) 415 - 0908 Website: https://thriveshineco.com/about-us
Location: 3740 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, will offer a Superbill.
Therapy Modalities: Marriage and Family Therapy, TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Practitioner, Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP®); Gottman Level 2.
Experience: As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S) and TBRI® Practitioner, Kathryn brings nearly a decade of experience helping first responder couples and families strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and navigate the unique challenges that come with life in a first responder family.
Kathryn is a a police wife, (with both her brother and brother-in-law serving as officers). She has a deep and personal connection to the first responder community. She is the owner of Thrive & Shine Co., PLLC, where she specializes in working with couples and families of first responders—law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and others who dedicate their lives to serving others.
Kathryn is a straightforward therapist who doesn’t sugarcoat—but always includes a dash of sarcasm and humor to make the process a little more approachable. Her mission is to help first responders and their families reconnect, heal, and thrive together.
Carisa Bustillos-Givens
LPC
Email: carisa@findingfreedomtherapy.com
Phone: (972) 674 - 9166
Website: https://care.headway.co/providers/carisa-bustillos-givens#cost
Location: 4099 McEwen Road Ste 610, Dallas, TX 75244
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, contracted with BCBS and Tricare.
Therapy Modalities: Certified Grief Counseling Specialist, Certified Career Services Provider, Perinatal Mental Health Certification, Trauma Counseling (focus on traumatic loss and life changes), Bilingual Therapy (English and Spanish).
Experience: Carisa has more than 15 years of experience and specializes in grief, traumatic loss, and life changes. Additionally, she provides a dedicated focus to those who have experienced fetal demise or perinatal loss.
Melisa Dean
LPC
Email: melisadeanlpc@gmail.com
Phone: (940) 202 - 1650 Website: https://redeeminggroundcounseling.com/
Location: 800 N Jim Wright Frwy Building A, White Settlement, TX 76108
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private pay, Headway provider, will offer a Superbill, accepts HSA/FSA accounts, works with EAPs, Contracted with other first responder agencies: 3FTL, contracted with Unites and Cigna.
Therapy Modalities: Trauma/PTSD Counseling, Depression and Anxiety Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Individual Therapy (Adults), Couples Therapy (using an attachment approach), EMDR (trained, working toward certification), Christian Counseling (faith integration optional).
Experience: Having grown up with parents who were in law enforcement, Melisa has an understanding of the culture. She also worked 22 years in foster care, including CPS as an investigator. Melisa has experience in high crisis jobs with high stress and understands the impact that has personally as well as on families.
She has many years working with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety and addiction. Melisa has worked with adult individuals and couples using an attachment approach. She is a Christian counselor who will be happy to incorporate faith if you so desire. She has experience working with unique populations such as first responders and their spouses, military, foster/adoptive parents, and those in ministry.
Cyndi Doyle
LPC-S, NCC, Board Certified Counselor, CCISM
Email: cyndi@pecanbranchcounseling.com
Phone: (940) 565 - 8300 Website: www.pecanbranchcounseling.com
Location: 525 S. Locust Street, Suite 101, Denton, TX 76201
Offers in person / Telehealth sessions
Insurance: Private Pay, Insurance Accepted United/Optum, Aetna, Blue Chip Provider, Arlington Blue Chip Program, FSA/HSA
Therapy Modalities: Couples/Completed Gottman Level 3 and Consultation, Relationship counseling (focused on first responders and their partners), Trauma counseling: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT, DBT, Narrative, and IFS
Experience: 25+ years of counseling experience. Master's degree from UNT. Spouse of a law enforcement officer, from academy to retirement.
Cyndi is the founder of Code4Couples® and co-owner of Pecan Branch Counseling, LPC-S, author, and sought-after speaker who supports first responders, their spouses, and couples by helping them navigate stress spillover, traumatic incidents, communication challenges, and the impact of the job on home life, providing practical tools that strengthen connection, resilience, and emotional well-being.
She has experience working with Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Dispatch, EMS/Paramedic, Corrections, Family Members and Couples.
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.
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.