First Responders Therapists in Fort Worth, TX
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I'm trained in EMDR, use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in their journey to healing and well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I'm trained in EMDR, use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in their journey to healing and well-being.
If you are looking at this page, you are ready for a change. Life can get very heavy at times and it helps to have extra support to get started on our way to healing. Book with me by clicking on my webpage and let's get started.
If you are looking at this page, you are ready for a change. Life can get very heavy at times and it helps to have extra support to get started on our way to healing. Book with me by clicking on my webpage and let's get started.
Stacy offers a down-to-earth, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental approach to care. She enjoys working with adults, couples, and families from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. She is committed to providing culturally responsive care that respects the values, experiences, and realities of those she serves.
Stacy offers a down-to-earth, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental approach to care. She enjoys working with adults, couples, and families from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. She is committed to providing culturally responsive care that respects the values, experiences, and realities of those she serves.
If you’re here, something probably isn’t working. Maybe you’re exhausted from holding it together, maybe you’re overthinking everything, or maybe you just Googled “therapist near me” and hoped for the best, so that counts.
We offer a complimentary virtual consultation so we can see if this feels like a good fit. Email or text and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re here, something probably isn’t working. Maybe you’re exhausted from holding it together, maybe you’re overthinking everything, or maybe you just Googled “therapist near me” and hoped for the best, so that counts.
We offer a complimentary virtual consultation so we can see if this feels like a good fit. Email or text and we’ll take it from there.
Years supporting military families at the highest levels of service.
You're a competitor in every room — at work, on the field, at home — and it's starting to cost you.
You love the people around you and lately you can't stand being around them.
You're showing up for everyone else, and nobody's asking how you're doing.
You don't want to punch a wall or cry every day, but here you are.
You want to be present with your kids, but your mind is somewhere else entirely.
You've handled tougher things than this. So why does this feel impossible?
You want the life you know you deserve — and you're starting to wonder if it's still possible.
You showed up here. That took something. Let's figure out the rest to
Years supporting military families at the highest levels of service.
You're a competitor in every room — at work, on the field, at home — and it's starting to cost you.
You love the people around you and lately you can't stand being around them.
You're showing up for everyone else, and nobody's asking how you're doing.
You don't want to punch a wall or cry every day, but here you are.
You want to be present with your kids, but your mind is somewhere else entirely.
You've handled tougher things than this. So why does this feel impossible?
You want the life you know you deserve — and you're starting to wonder if it's still possible.
You showed up here. That took something. Let's figure out the rest to
The Brave Fight, LLC-Tempa Sherrill, Owner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76102
I have 11 years experience working with trauma, veterans, first responders and families.
As human beings, we all experience stressors throughout our lives and some of us endure traumatic experiences, which can lead us to feel hopeless and broken at times. Even in our darkest hours we have unique strengths that can be temporarily lost within the storm. We all have the choice and power within to find healing and to ultimately change ourselves and our situation in the process. When we cannot find the answers in the world around us, it is time to look within.
I have 11 years experience working with trauma, veterans, first responders and families.
As human beings, we all experience stressors throughout our lives and some of us endure traumatic experiences, which can lead us to feel hopeless and broken at times. Even in our darkest hours we have unique strengths that can be temporarily lost within the storm. We all have the choice and power within to find healing and to ultimately change ourselves and our situation in the process. When we cannot find the answers in the world around us, it is time to look within.
Feeling anxious, sad, or experiencing grief? Need assistance with trauma or PTSD? You are not alone. I work with individuals (children, teens, and adults), families, and couples who need assistance walking through life events and managing everyday life. The world is often a hectic, heavy place, you do not need to walk through it alone.
Feeling anxious, sad, or experiencing grief? Need assistance with trauma or PTSD? You are not alone. I work with individuals (children, teens, and adults), families, and couples who need assistance walking through life events and managing everyday life. The world is often a hectic, heavy place, you do not need to walk through it alone.
My specialties include working with Veterans and First Responders, as I personally know the load you are carrying.
The challenges we face in life are not meant to be tackled alone. Lets work together to guide you towards a place of freedom, peace, and understanding. Having both lived experience, being a person in long term recovery, coupled with 16 years of working in mental health clinical and hospital settings, gives me a unique perspective into the struggles one can face both mentally and physically. I place great importance on the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, and have seen this play out successfully in the lives of the thousands of clients I have treated over the years. We Do Recover!
My specialties include working with Veterans and First Responders, as I personally know the load you are carrying.
The challenges we face in life are not meant to be tackled alone. Lets work together to guide you towards a place of freedom, peace, and understanding. Having both lived experience, being a person in long term recovery, coupled with 16 years of working in mental health clinical and hospital settings, gives me a unique perspective into the struggles one can face both mentally and physically. I place great importance on the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, and have seen this play out successfully in the lives of the thousands of clients I have treated over the years. We Do Recover!
I am retired law enforcement and have over 35 years experience working with citizens and first responders in behavioral health crisis.
I utilize a goal-oriented, short-term therapeutic approach that focuses on building solutions, future goals, and client strengths. This Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is designed to establish a pathway towards positive change.
I am retired law enforcement and have over 35 years experience working with citizens and first responders in behavioral health crisis.
I utilize a goal-oriented, short-term therapeutic approach that focuses on building solutions, future goals, and client strengths. This Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is designed to establish a pathway towards positive change.
I have experience working specifically with veterans and first responders.
Prioritizing yourself, and your wellness can be difficult, especially in our turbulent and polarized world. I would be honored to help you create a safe space where you can completely be yourself, and accepted for who that is. I am always amazed at the resilience and potential each of my clients have, and I would love to help you tap into that. I believe that an authentic relationship between the counselor and client is really important for change, and I know I am not always the right fit for all clients, so if I'm not your cup of tea, I will help you find the counselor that is! I also provide PCLC supervision under my practice.
I have experience working specifically with veterans and first responders.
Prioritizing yourself, and your wellness can be difficult, especially in our turbulent and polarized world. I would be honored to help you create a safe space where you can completely be yourself, and accepted for who that is. I am always amazed at the resilience and potential each of my clients have, and I would love to help you tap into that. I believe that an authentic relationship between the counselor and client is really important for change, and I know I am not always the right fit for all clients, so if I'm not your cup of tea, I will help you find the counselor that is! I also provide PCLC supervision under my practice.
I work with high-functioning women, moms with demanding careers, and fire wives carrying more than anyone sees.
If you're dealing with staying on guard, carrying other people's emotions, or feeling overwhelmed and alone, whether from a relationship or something that happened to you, this is where we start.
Using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we build stability first, then a plan together. Most people leave feeling steadier, more like themselves.
I work with high-functioning women, moms with demanding careers, and fire wives carrying more than anyone sees.
If you're dealing with staying on guard, carrying other people's emotions, or feeling overwhelmed and alone, whether from a relationship or something that happened to you, this is where we start.
Using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we build stability first, then a plan together. Most people leave feeling steadier, more like themselves.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? Are you navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life challenges? Are you ready to take the next step towards healing? If any of this resonates, I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, couples, and families through a wide range of challenges, including trauma, substance use, and general mental health concerns. My approach is person-centered and trauma-focused, drawing from an eclectic toolbox of strategies to tailor our work together to your unique needs.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? Are you navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life challenges? Are you ready to take the next step towards healing? If any of this resonates, I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, couples, and families through a wide range of challenges, including trauma, substance use, and general mental health concerns. My approach is person-centered and trauma-focused, drawing from an eclectic toolbox of strategies to tailor our work together to your unique needs.
I work with clients struggling with trauma related to work experiences, including first responders, military members, and veterans.
You’ve seen things, carried things, and experienced things that most people will never understand. The weight of those experiences can follow you long after the moment has passed. You don’t have to carry it alone. I provide a judgment-free space where you can put the armor down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you’ve been carrying.
I work with clients struggling with trauma related to work experiences, including first responders, military members, and veterans.
You’ve seen things, carried things, and experienced things that most people will never understand. The weight of those experiences can follow you long after the moment has passed. You don’t have to carry it alone. I provide a judgment-free space where you can put the armor down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you’ve been carrying.
Do you hide parts of yourself that make others feel uncomfortable? Do you carry the shame of being judged for your sexuality, addiction, HIV status, or more? These are some of the hardest things to talk about but it’s even harder going through it alone. You deserve a space where you don't have to translate your experience or defend your truth—where someone actually understands what you're going through. If you have never felt safe, accepted, or understood, I feel your pain, because I have been there.
Do you hide parts of yourself that make others feel uncomfortable? Do you carry the shame of being judged for your sexuality, addiction, HIV status, or more? These are some of the hardest things to talk about but it’s even harder going through it alone. You deserve a space where you don't have to translate your experience or defend your truth—where someone actually understands what you're going through. If you have never felt safe, accepted, or understood, I feel your pain, because I have been there.
I believe healing is a personal journey that is not one size fits all. My practice embraces an eclectic therapeutic style, allowing me to adapt my approach to meet the unique needs, strengths, and lived experiences of each client to reach their full potential. I'm not here to judge or fix you because you're not broken. You just need a little help. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationships, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, my goal is to help you feel supported, capable, and empowered. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform—you just get to be human who is seen and heard.
I believe healing is a personal journey that is not one size fits all. My practice embraces an eclectic therapeutic style, allowing me to adapt my approach to meet the unique needs, strengths, and lived experiences of each client to reach their full potential. I'm not here to judge or fix you because you're not broken. You just need a little help. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationships, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, my goal is to help you feel supported, capable, and empowered. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform—you just get to be human who is seen and heard.
My clients are adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like themselves, even if they’re used to managing a lot on their own. Many come during periods of change, after difficult experiences, or when familiar patterns in relationships or work no longer feel sustainable. I often work with individuals in highly demanding professions, including healthcare and aviation.
I use an insight-oriented approach to help clients understand the deeper patterns shaping their experience, while also offering practical tools when needed. Together, we work toward clarity, relief, and more sustainable ways of living and relating.
My clients are adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like themselves, even if they’re used to managing a lot on their own. Many come during periods of change, after difficult experiences, or when familiar patterns in relationships or work no longer feel sustainable. I often work with individuals in highly demanding professions, including healthcare and aviation.
I use an insight-oriented approach to help clients understand the deeper patterns shaping their experience, while also offering practical tools when needed. Together, we work toward clarity, relief, and more sustainable ways of living and relating.
Founder & Therapist at Mend & Move Therapy, PLLC (A Mind–Body Approach to Healing):
I am a mobile Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Yes, I come to you! I help people heal at the source, not just survive the moment. My therapeutic approach is both deeply compassionate and quietly direct. I can hold complexity, challenge patterns with care, and help you reconnect with your own clarity and strength.
I bring a blend of clinical skill and real-world depth into every session because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s deeply personal. It’s sacred. And it deserves a therapist who can hold the full weight of your story without judgment.
Founder & Therapist at Mend & Move Therapy, PLLC (A Mind–Body Approach to Healing):
I am a mobile Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Yes, I come to you! I help people heal at the source, not just survive the moment. My therapeutic approach is both deeply compassionate and quietly direct. I can hold complexity, challenge patterns with care, and help you reconnect with your own clarity and strength.
I bring a blend of clinical skill and real-world depth into every session because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s deeply personal. It’s sacred. And it deserves a therapist who can hold the full weight of your story without judgment.
One of the things I love most about this work is getting to witness people reconnect with themselves. Life can be challenging, and sometimes it helps to have a space where you can slow down, sort through what’s going on, and feel truly heard. Whether you’re carrying the impact of past experiences, struggling in a relationship, facing a difficult transition, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe meaningful change happens when we feel safe enough to be honest about what we're going through. My role is to provide a supportive space where change can happen.
One of the things I love most about this work is getting to witness people reconnect with themselves. Life can be challenging, and sometimes it helps to have a space where you can slow down, sort through what’s going on, and feel truly heard. Whether you’re carrying the impact of past experiences, struggling in a relationship, facing a difficult transition, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe meaningful change happens when we feel safe enough to be honest about what we're going through. My role is to provide a supportive space where change can happen.
I began my career supporting veterans, first responders, and their families; populations I remain deeply connected to in my current work.
I also work with individuals who are facing addiction, significant life transitions, or a loss of identity, helping them rediscover their sense of purpose and reconnect with their values. I understand the challenge in breaking free from patterns that keep us feeling stuck, and it’s my hope to walk alongside you as you move toward the life you truly want.
I began my career supporting veterans, first responders, and their families; populations I remain deeply connected to in my current work.
I also work with individuals who are facing addiction, significant life transitions, or a loss of identity, helping them rediscover their sense of purpose and reconnect with their values. I understand the challenge in breaking free from patterns that keep us feeling stuck, and it’s my hope to walk alongside you as you move toward the life you truly want.
I provide pre-wedding counseling for partners who want to enhance healthy dynamics & relational tools, improve communication & collaboration, & for couples in second marriages who want to shed dynamics that didn’t work in their past & gain skills & insight to support success in their new relationship. I work with families navigating divorce to build tools in co-parenting, healthy boundaries, & avoiding parentifying children in the transition..
I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR Therapy) for clients with trauma, anxiety, body image issues, first responder issues, chronic pain, etc.
I provide pre-wedding counseling for partners who want to enhance healthy dynamics & relational tools, improve communication & collaboration, & for couples in second marriages who want to shed dynamics that didn’t work in their past & gain skills & insight to support success in their new relationship. I work with families navigating divorce to build tools in co-parenting, healthy boundaries, & avoiding parentifying children in the transition..
I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR Therapy) for clients with trauma, anxiety, body image issues, first responder issues, chronic pain, etc.
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First Responders Therapists
Why is mental health important for first responders?
As part of their work, first responders are often exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and physical injury that can put them at a greater risk for serious mental health conditions than the general population. Conditions like PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and depression are more common in first responders, which can greatly reduce quality of life and lead to burnout, sleep disruption, and even suicidal thoughts. Therapy can offer an opportunity for first responders to process difficult on-the-job experiences and develop coping skills to better manage any mental health symptoms they may experience.
How can first responders get access to mental health support?
Many first responders can access therapy for free or at a very low cost through their employer, such as through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Workplaces may also offer or have referral recommendations for support groups, where first responders can meet with others in their profession to receive support. Individuals who would like to access mental health services outside of their employer may use their insurance benefits to see a therapist, which they can find by searching for therapists online or asking for recommendations from their primary care physician.
What type of therapy is best for first responders?
The best therapy approach depends on the mental health concerns of the client. Since many first responders struggle with trauma or PTSD, they may benefit from trauma-specific therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure Therapy, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress may alternatively benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, which can help clients develop coping skills to manage distressing thoughts.
Can therapy for first responders help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in both treating and preventing trauma and PTSD in first responders. Typically, therapy for trauma and PTSD focuses on developing stress management skills and managing intrusive or unwanted thoughts. Therapists working with first responders often help clients strengthen their relationships and reduce harmful coping mechanisms, such as excessive substance use. Additionally, therapists assist first responders in establishing daily habits that support overall mental and physical health and enhance resilience to future stress, such as regular physical exercise, mindfulness practices, and improved eating habits.