Critical Incident Stress Debriefings
In the aftermath of critical incidents, such as officer-involved shootings, child fatalities, line-of-duty deaths, mass-casualty events, suicides or other traumatic exposures – timely and clinically sound support is essential.
Dr. Lieberg is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Peer Support and has led several regional CISM teams. She provides structured debriefings, leadership consultation, and individual follow-up grounded in trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. Services are adapted to the culture, chain of command, and operational realities of each agency.
Debriefings and support are provided on site and are available 24 hours a day. We are there when you need us most. Immediate response is paired with thoughtful follow-up, recognizing that stress reactions often surface days or weeks after the incident.
Support may include:
- Facilitated small-group or team debriefings
- Psychoeducation on trauma responses and stress physiology
- Individual confidential sessions
- Guidance for supervisors on supporting personnel
- Ongoing follow-up for those at elevated risk
- Support resources and consultation for families of officers
Each situation and each department has its own strengths and challenges. We approach every response collaboratively, working alongside leadership and personnel to provide steady, practical support during the most difficult times. When your agency faces critical moments, you will not face them alone.
The goal is not simply recovery, it is restoring clarity, stability, and confidence so individuals, teams and agencies can continue to serve without carrying invisible burdens alone.
Wellness Checks
First responders routinely face cumulative stress, repeated trauma exposure, and high-stakes decision-making. Annual mental wellness checks provide a proactive, confidential, and normalized safe space to discuss day-to-day stressors as well as high-stress incidents before they become overwhelming.
These structured, strength-based conversations are not fitness-for-duty evaluations. They are preventative and supportive, reinforcing the idea that mental wellness is part of professional readiness. By identifying concerns early, strengthening resilience skills, and offering practical coping strategies, wellness checks help reduce stigma, prevent burnout, and sustain long-term performance.
Our first responders are at significant risk not only for leaving the profession early, but for developing cumulative stress injuries that contribute to high rates of both physical and mental health concerns. We train extensively for the critical incidents and worst-case scenarios we may encounter on the job, yet we often fail to adequately prepare for the main factors that affect every first responder: chronic stress, hyper-vigilance, and trauma exposure.
Wellness checks create space to process these realities openly and constructively. Agencies benefit from healthier, more resilient personnel. Individuals benefit from a private setting where they can speak candidly, reflect honestly, and leave with concrete strategies tailored to their role.
Mental Health Wellness Checks are available for individuals either virtually or in person, offering flexibility and privacy based on personal preference.
For agencies, we provide on-site services and can deploy as a team of professionals to conduct wellness checks at your department on shift and on location. We work around your schedule, including evenings and weekends, to make participation convenient and seamless. Our goal is to come to you and remove barriers so checks can be completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to operations.
Each officer meets individually with a licensed mental health professional, completes brief evidence-informed assessments, and has the opportunity to discuss day-to-day stressors, recent incidents, or any concerns on their mind. Together, we develop a personalized wellness plan tailored to their role, stress exposure, and goals.
All services are strictly confidential. No individual information is shared with departments, supervisors, or outside entities.
Individual and Group Counseling
Strengthening Mental Health and Resilience
A Confidential Space to Set Down What You Carry
- You are trained to run toward crisis.
- To stay steady when others cannot.to run toward crisis.
- To handle what most people never see.
Carrying trauma, critical incidents, and cumulative stress without a place to process it takes a toll. This is a space where you can access first responder counseling and mental health support, where you do not have to be the strong one. Here, you can focus on resilience training, allowing you to navigate your experiences more effectively.
Ready to take the next step?
Confidential. Professional. Evidence-based. Focused on real change and lasting resilience, we offer first responder counseling and mental health support tailored to your needs. our approach includes resilience training to help you thrive in challenging situations.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation. If you are ready, we are here to walk alongside you. Appointments are available in person and through secure telehealth.