Our Services

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We have been where you are.  We have all experienced what it is to be a First Responder first hand.

Nobody should ever fight alone, our entire existence is to ensure that our brothers and sisters are never ever alone.

That is what sets us apart from anyone else, we get it. We all get it. We can honestly and genuinely empathize with you. That's a bold statement.

It takes incredible courage to stand up to our enemies, but it takes even more to get help for our weaknesses... 

Click on the button below to see all our staff as they were in their First Responder Life.

This is how we can say WE GET IT!

What is a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (Processing)? 

CISD was developed in 1974 for use with small groups of paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers who were distressed by an exposure to some particularly gruesome event.

What is a Diffusing? 

Unlike a CISD, a diffusing is more simple and less reserved. It often takes place within 24-hours after an incident, at the First Responder’s base. Although a Diffusing has an educational piece attached to the peer support interaction, it also involves the opportunity to let those affected by a traumatic call or incident, know that they are supported; a Diffusing also gives them an opening for the First Responders to share some initial thoughts about their experience in a confidential manner, with those directly involved with the incident. This, in itself, can assist those individuals move towards recovery.  

FRTC (and Peer Support) will respond to Critical Incidents, upon request and if appropriate, to assist with those First Responders who are needing immediate assistance in processing the incident.

First Responder Trauma Counselors realizes that suffering from a mental health crisis can often be a frightening and lonely experience.  The stigma attached to the First Responder tribe, places and additional overwhelming stress on what may have already become an out of control crisis situation.

We at FRTC do everything we can to help alleviate, stabilize and treat the First Responder prior to them having to go to a hospital. If the situation is a medical emergency, FRTC will and can be there with them to ensure they receive the most effective and private treatment to ensure that their integrity is not compromised.  We will advocate and keep interactions confidential to the very best of our abilities.

Nobody should ever have to fight alone.

All of our forms and processes are HIPAA compliant and our offices are not housed within or near to any government buildings or First Responder work locations.  This adds an additional layer of privacy for struggling clients.  We understand that for you to reach out, is a big deal, we want to assure our clients that only those that need to know, know what is going on.

We are now offering TeleTherapy. Although it has not been our first choice in our practice, we at FRTC support for First Responders, and therefore have added this option due to COVID-19.  Know that we are Here For You.

What is Brain Spotting?

Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms. 

Brainspotting is a simultaneous form of diagnosis and treatment, enhanced with Biolateral sound, which is deep, direct, and powerful yet focused and containing. 

What is A.R.T. Therapy?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy, often referred to as ART, is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly (usually within 1-5 sessions).   Clients suffering from trauma and other mental health problems including but not limited to:

Anxiety | Depression | Phobias | Panic Attacks
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Addictions/ Substance Abuse
Performance Anxiety
Family Issues
Victimization/Poor Self Image
Victimization/Sexual Abuse
Relationship Issues/Infidelity
Codependency
Grief
Job-Related Stress
Pain Management
Memory Enhancement
Dyslexia

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique in which clinicians make suggestions to individuals who have undergone a procedure designed to relax them and focus their minds.

Although hypnosis has been controversial, most clinicians now agree it can be a powerful, effective therapeutic technique for a wide range of conditions, including pain, anxiety and mood disorders. Hypnosis can also help people change their habits, such as quitting smoking.

What is Acudetox?

Acudetox is a specialized needling treatment for those struggling with substance addiction. It is an effective stress reliever that promotes a sense of peace in the recipient. 

Certified practitioners place needles at specific points around the ear to balance the body’s energy. After placing the needles, they allow the patient to settle into quiet relaxation for about 30-45 minutes.

In addition to the substance recovery benefits, AcuDetox has some mental health benefits as well. Many in recovery also struggle with comorbid anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD, all conditions that can benefit to some extent from auricular acupuncture.