Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert First Responder Mental Health Services in Los Angeles
Founded in 2005, we have dedicated our practice to providing culturally competent mental health care specifically tailored for first responders and their families. Our team of board-certified psychologists and trauma specialists brings extensive experience in delivering trauma-informed therapy, psychological assessments, and peer support training designed for the unique demands of public safety work. We emphasize preventative wellness and holistic recovery through integrated care models combining mental, physical, and emotional health services. Our clinicians include former law enforcement officers, firefighters, and military personnel who deeply understand operational stress and trauma.We offer 24/7 critical incident response, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and immersive wellness programs that address chronic stress, PTSD, and burnout among first responders across California and nationwide. Through evidence-based practices like EMDR, CBT, and biofeedback, we focus on restoring resilience and improving long-term well-being while maintaining legal defensibility and procedural integrity in all our services.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Trauma Therapy
Peer Support Training
Wellness Boot Camp
Family Counseling
Critical Incident Response
Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
Intensive Outpatient Program
Sleep Therapy
Telehealth Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience supporting first responders with trauma recovery
- Team includes board-certified police & public safety psychologists
- Culturally competent care specifically designed for public safety professionals
- 24/7 emergency response available for critical incidents
- Evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, and biofeedback
Services
Peer Support Training
We offer comprehensive peer support training for public safety agencies, including basic and advanced certification courses. Our programs teach officers to recognize early distress signs, provide confidential support, and make appropriate referrals. Training aligns with legal mandates and emphasizes emotional support through shared experiences to prevent crises.
Psychological Assessments
Our board-certified psychologists conduct legally defensible psychological evaluations including pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty assessments, and return-to-duty evaluations. These assessments adhere to POST guidelines, ADA regulations, and relevant case law while maintaining cultural competence for public safety professionals.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy utilizes evidence-based techniques like EMDR and CBT to treat PTSD and operational stress injuries. Our clinicians provide both individual and group therapy sessions with culturally informed approaches that address the unique stressors faced by first responders in their professional and personal lives.
Intensive Outpatient Program
This immersive program combines trauma therapy with physical wellness components including personal training, biofeedback, and nutritional coaching. Designed for first responders with chronic stress or PTSD, it offers a structured schedule integrating mental, physical, and spiritual recovery through evidence-based modalities and somatic experiences.
Wellness Boot Camp
Full-day mind-body clinics focus on trauma education, nervous system regulation, and resilience-building. Participants engage in neurofeedback, mindfulness practices, and physical therapies like sauna sessions and yoga to develop stress management tools applicable to their high-pressure professional environments.
People
Dr. Gina Gallivan
Board-certified Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience serving first responders. Specializes in trauma recovery and peer support systems for public safety professionals.
Kendra Devor
Clinical Director
Licensed psychologist specializing in trauma-focused care for first responders and survivors. Provides compassionate support to individuals and couples dealing with operational stress injuries.
Shonna Hill
Forensic Psychologist
Former law enforcement officer offering expertise in critical incident response and first responder mental health. Specializes in trauma recovery and wellness programs for public safety personnel.
Clint Christie
Therapist
Retired firefighter/paramedic providing trauma and stress recovery therapy. Offers bilingual support to first responders and medical professionals with culturally informed care approaches.
Alejandro Zavala
Licensed Therapist
Experienced therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues for first responders. Creates safe, judgment-free spaces for healing and personal growth for public safety professionals.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for first responders?
We provide trauma therapy, fitness-for-duty evaluations, peer support training, intensive outpatient programs, and wellness boot camps specifically designed for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel.
Do you offer emergency mental health support for critical incidents?
Yes, we provide 24/7 rapid-response psychological support for critical incidents including critical incident stress debriefings, trauma counseling, and follow-up care for first responders.
Are your services available outside California?
While based in Los Angeles, we offer telehealth services and training programs nationwide, supporting over 100 agencies across the United States in police and public safety psychology.
How do you handle confidential peer support team development?
We train peer support teams using evidence-based models that align with AB-1116 confidentiality protections, teaching effective support strategies while maintaining professional boundaries and legal compliance.
What therapeutic approaches do your clinicians use?
Our team utilizes evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ART, and biofeedback, integrating physical wellness components like yoga and nutritional coaching for comprehensive care.
Can you assist with agency wellness program development?
Yes, we partner with departments to design comprehensive wellness programs including peer support systems, crisis response protocols, and proactive mental health initiatives tailored to specific agency needs.
