R3 Wellness and Resiliency Resources for the Fort Worth Police Department

Tempa Sherrill is an LPC-S who is a former paramedic and the spouse of a veteran and police officer. She has over 12 years of experience working with veterans, first responders and their families. She is EMDR certified and specializes in adult trauma and grief.

Fort Worth, TX

(817) 381-6991

www.thebravefight.com

• Adults

• Families

Kimberly Parker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma therapy. Kimberly is the daughter of a Retired Police Officer and Firefighter, and her father served in Viet Nam. Kimberly retired after 25 years with the Euless Police Department in 2018 and started working as a therapist serving first responders, military, and their family members.  She opened Forged in Valor in 2021 and carefully chose business partners/therapists who support the mission of helping First Responders.  Kimberly is married to Police Officer/Combat Veteran who served in the Army and Airforce. Kimberly understands the culture of first responders/military and the role of being a family member. She is EMDR trained and a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist.

Hurst, TX

(817) 888-1959

Kimberly.Forgedinvalor@gmail.com

• Adults

Allyson Oliver is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma therapy. Allyson is the former spouse of a twice deployed combat veteran and granddaughter of an Airforce Veteran. She joined forces with Forged in Valor in 2019 to work alongside business partners/therapists who support the mission of helping First Responders.  Allyson understands the culture of first responders/military and the role of being a family member. She is EMDR trained and Certified in Immediate Stabilization Procedure.

Arlington, TX/Virtual

682-235-5620

Allyson.Forgedinvalor@gmail.com

• Adults

Cydney Frizzell, LPC specializes in trauma therapy. As a retired 911 Emergency Communications Specialist and wife of a retired police officer, Cydney understands the first responder culture and the stressors that come with the career as well as everyday life. She is EMDR trained, TF-CBT Certified, and has completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples therapy.

Arlington/Waxahachie/Hurst, TX

972-207-3555

Cydney.Forgedinvalor@gmail.com

• Individual (8+)

• Couples

• Families

KC Holton, LCSW-S has over 35 years of Social Work and Criminal Justice experience. She has been a therapist in private practice for 6 years and is trained in EMDR, Brain spotting, and Gottman, Level II Marriage Therapy. KC retired, after 25 years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where she held a variety of positions such as a Senior District Parole Officer, Halfway House Unit Supervisor, and Administrative Hearing Officer for the Board of Pardons and Parole.

Hurst, TX/Virtual

(817) 888-5513

KC.Forgedinvalor@gmail.com

• Individual (18+)

• Couples

Kayleigh Dudley, LCSW, specializes in trauma therapy. Kayleigh is the daughter firefighter and the wife of a Marine Corps veteran. Kayleigh understands the culture of first responders/military and the role of being a family member of a first responder/veteran. She is EMDR trained.

Hurst, TX/Virtual

(972) 926-3711

Kayleigh.forgedinvalor@gmail.com

• Individual (13+)

Dr. Heather Twedell is a PsyD who is a first responder psychologist and family member, deeply dedicated to first responders and their families. Her work with first responders, along with her family ties to law enforcement, gives her a strong appreciation and understanding of the cultures and stressors specific to this line of work. She is certified in FBI Crisis negotiations, Peace Officer Standard & Training and in the Institute of Criminal Investigation Instructors Course as well as Trauma-Informed Yoga. She provides trauma-focused and evidence-based treatment modalities for first responders and their families.

Frisco, TX

(469) 352-7491

www.f1rst.org

• Adults

• Families

www.findingfreedomtherapy.com

• Individual

• Various Groups (see website)

Amanda Noyes, LCSW-S has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings that have equipped her with notable hands-on experience over the past 20 years. She has worked on-scene alongside police, supported doctors and nurses in ER and ICU departments, and worked next to U.S National Guard during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike, and Harvey. Amanda specializes in combat PTSD and is passionate about providing hope and healing to all first responders and individuals who have endured (or are continuing to endure) horrific traumas and unspeakable losses.

972-674-9166

Mark Chapman, LCSW, LCDC, has been working in the mental health field for 30 years and is passionate about helping individuals who are suffering after experiencing trauma, struggling with substance abuse, and dealing with life setbacks to include anxiety and depression. Through his work with the Department of Defense in Germany, and later with soldiers at Ft. Hood, Mark became focused on serving our veterans and first responders.  

682-200-9848

Cristina Serna, LMSW has had two career paths that have equipped her with distinguished experience. Her military service provided her with hands-on experience during her enlisted time. She then entered the mental health field where she has had the opportunity to work with complex and traumatic cases. Cristina believes heroes need help too, and she is extremely passionate about helping our military, veterans, and first responders to fight the fight within so they can continue to do what they are meant to do.  Cristina is bilingual in English and Spanish.

214-449-1469

Jess Harris, Clinical Mental Health Masters-Level Intern has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings to help her to effectively work with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or adversity. Jess is able to draw from 20 years of childcare experience working with children who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, oppositional defiant disorder, and dyslexia to connect with each unique child.

214-471-5182

Dr. Blake Mallory is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC, CPT ) and the Co-founder and owner of a trauma- and grief-informed group practice, Cardinal Counseling and Wellness Group, PLLC. With over 20 years of Marine Corps, law enforcement, investigative and counseling experience, he understands firsthand the culture and stigma surrounding public servants asking for help. Dr. Mallory’s approach to the therapeutic relationship is eclectic and holistic, providing clients with a unique therapeutic and healing experience. He utilizes a person-centered and solution focused approach with a primary emphasis on creating and developing a therapeutic alliance.

Dr. Mallory provides trauma-focused and cognitive-based therapies, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Crisis intervention (CISM), debriefing strategies and psychoeducational outlets. Over the years, he has found that everyone has their own unique healing process and path. Not everyone heals the same way nor sees through the same lens. He uses diverse treatment tools to serve an equally diverse population. Dr. Mallory is a firm believer that for us to live well, we must learn to struggle well!

North Richland Hills, TX/Virtual

817-479-6494

www.cardinalcounselingwellnessgroup.com

• Individual (ages 5-99+)

• Family

• Couples

Brian Dunn, MSW, LCSW-S, ART Basic Trained. Practicing mental health for 20 + years; licensed clinician for 16 of those years working various in-patient and out-patient settings throughout North Texas and DFW. Worked alongside police officers as a clinical liaison for Fort Worth Police Department's CIT (crisis intervention team). It's my hope to partner with you in the journey towards healing while building resilience to carry on the work you are called to do.

• Fort Worth, TX

• 817-663-1687

• Brian@dunncounselingandconsulting.com

• www.dunncounselingandconsulting.com

• Individual (ages 19 and up)

• Family, Marriage and pre-marriage

• ART for Trauma; Addiction; Anger; Mood D/O

Ellie Mid-Cities' Lonestar Warrior Protector Overwatch Program is geared to assisting veterans, military, and first responders with their emotional wellness and mental well-being. The program lead, Kailee Rubright, is a combat veteran and has been in the mental health field since 2018. Her and her team have cultivated an atmosphere geared towards compassion, cultural competence, and confidentially to meet the needs of our Lonestar Warrior Community.

Grapevine, Tx | North Richland Hills, Tx | Virtual

(469) 305-2553 | (682) 382-1329

Grapevine, TX Mental Health Clinic | Ellie Mental Health

• Individual

• Couples

• Family

• Cuss & Discuss Group (specific to military, veterans, and first responders)

Lexi Eller works with first responders to break down barriers from calls, family concerns, addiction, and day to day life with gallows humor as they are her kind of people. I have worked with first responders personally in the field on calls in my career and alongside them in therapy, helping y'all is my jam.  

I utilize various treatment models, but EMDR has been so helpful in finding relief and feeling more like yourself again.

Arlington, TX and virtual

682-587-7747

Email: alexia@salyercounseling.com

www.salyercounseling.com/

• First Responder Specific Issues

• Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

• PTSD

• Addiction

• Anxiety and Depression

• Serving kids, adults, couples and families

Johanna Wender, MA, LMHC, LPC is a mental health counselor and president of Bravura Counseling, a practice exclusively serving LEOs, first responders, service members and veterans. She is also part of the LE family. Johanna has extensive clinical experience working in a wide range of mental health service settings and specializes in evidence-based treatment of PTSD/I, trauma, depression, and anxiety. In addition to her clinical practice, Johanna provides training and consulting services to law enforcement agencies and other clients.

North Dallas/Virtual

206-715-5230

johanna@bravuracounseling.com

www.bravuracounseling.com

• Adult Individual

The Rush Creek Counseling Center (RCCC) has a heart for our first responders and veterans. It takes a heart of valor to run toward danger to protect and defend. We know that with danger comes physical and emotional wounds. At RCCC, we consider it an honor to walk alongside these hearts of valor toward healing. The RCCC Valor program provides low-cost counseling (based on financial need) to first responders and veterans.

• Arlington/Virtual

• 817-704-6991

• www.rushcreekcounseling.org

Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S has worked successfully with many veterans and first responders over her 15 years as a counselor. She is certified in Brainspotting as well as utilizing other talk and experiential therapies to help bring clients, who have experienced trauma and sacrificed so much, to a place of growth and healing. Audra provides a safe and understanding environment and we may even laugh a little.

• Individual (ages 21+)

• Couples

Kym McKenzie, MA, LPC-S, has over 12 years’ experience working with children, adults and couples who have experienced trauma, many have been first responders or military. She offers a safe and non-judgmental space to allow clients to move toward healing and wholeness.

• Individual (14-99)

• Family

• Couples

Heather Hogue of Rush Creek Counseling Center is a former public-school teacher. Her experience as a military wife is an asset to her counseling practice because she is familiar with some of the unique needs of military members/public servants and their families. She particularly enjoys working with spouses of military members/first responders and their children/adolescents. She is trained in the Gottman Method of couples counseling and is a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator.

• Individual (ages 5-99+)

• Play therapy for children ages 4+

• Family

• Couples

Rebeca Meyer, LPC offers Biblical Counseling through an integrative approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused therapy and others. As each client is unique, Rebeca respects the client’s wishes to include or exclude faith/spiritual life aspects in their therapy. She has worked with clients for 10 years and has helped people who have depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, family dynamic issues and many diverse life stressors. Her approach to clients is to offer a safe place to be vulnerable and feel free of judgment so the client can learn skills to manage life’s problems, feel heard and accomplish their goals. 

• Individuals (ages 14-99+)

• Couples

Deborah Shields has 16+ years of working exclusively with those who have experienced some sort of trauma including survivors and those experiencing secondary trauma. She comes along side people offering hope and support through the journey of recovery and healing.

• Individual (ages 16 and up)

• Couples

Katy Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Supervised by Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S and Kym McKenzie, MA, LPC-S) working primarily with individuals/adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions. Katy incorporates Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal and Somatic Therapy, and DBT to help clients gain a deeper understanding of their reoccurring emotional struggles and build coping skills for growth. Katy is also a trauma informed yoga instructor and can implement this practice with individuals wanting to work toward healing with their body.

• Individual (ages 13 and up)

Mind Body Optimization is a mental health practice that takes both your mind and body into the equation of optimizing your patient experience. With a cohesive line of services from therapy to psychiatry to hormone testing and day treatment, we are dedicated to leaving no stone unturned when it comes to finding a course of treatment that is specifically curated for you. Together, we can pave a path worth following. One where everyone can find sustainable healing, because sustainable healing starts here.

Fort Worth TX/Virtual

817-835-7233

www.mindbodyo.com

• Individual therapy (5+)

• Medication management

• Ages 18+ at Fort Worth

• Other locations have providers that will see patients starting at age 5

• Hormone testing

• Day treatment programs

  • intensive outpatient program

  • partial hospitalization program

Donna Thurman, MA, LPC, LMFT, served 20 years in law enforcement and is married to a paramedic. She is dually licensed as a professional counselor and marriage and family therapist.

Richardson, TX/Virtual

469-207-3132

donna@thetlccenter.com

• individual

• couples

Dr. Catherine Sang, raised in a military family, brings a unique perspective to her work. With a Juris Doctor (JD) and extensive experience in high-conflict resolution and counseling, she leads a highly qualified team that supports first responders. Together, they create a safe and empathetic environment that fosters growth and healing on the journey to recovery.

Fort Worth, TX/Virtual

817-332-6348

www.theparentingcenter.org

• Individual (ages 4-99+)

• Family

• Couples

• Groups (see website for details)

Over 25 years clinical experience in multiple therapeutic settings. She has worked alongside Police/Fire/EMS while doing psychiatric evaluations and was also previously married to a police officer, so she has real life experiences related to both the personal life of the 1st Responder, as well as being a family member of a 1st Responder. 

Virtual (Evenings and Saturdays)

469-226-5845

Amissa.Sharrock@outlook.com

• Individual (ages 18-65+)

• Couples

• Families

Nadine Greer is an experienced and specialized couples' therapist with over 10 years of experience. Her focus is on healing and rebuilding bonds, recovering trust and intimacy, and finding connection in hurting relationships. As a military spouse she understands the dynamics that can impact military families and first responders' relationships and strives to provide a safe and supportive environment to heal and grow.  

Keller, TX, and Virtual  

682-382-2254

www.practicingwholenesstx.com

• Couples  

• Individual adults 18+ 

• Family 

www.warriorsascent.org

Point of Contact: 

• Tammy Brown 816-427-1125

• tbrown@warriorsascent.org