Confidential Therapy for
First Responders
Support that won’t compromise your badge, your weapon, or your career.
You were trained to put others first. But even heroes need a place to unload.
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No Electronic Medical Records. No Reporting. Just Real Support.
Therapy Built for the Ones Who Run Toward the Fire
What if my peers start questioning my judgment?
The Burden of “Silence”
Over 85% of first responders have experienced symptoms of mental health conditions.
Yet only a fraction ever get help — because help hasn’t felt safe or tailored for you.
Breaking the Stigma
We Know What You’re Up Against
Fear of losing your weapon
Fear of being seen as unfit for duty
The pressure to ‘suck it up’
The distrust of institutional mental health protocols
Our Promise to You
100% Confidential
HIPAA-Compliant, Off-the-Record
No diagnosis codes shared with agencies
Veteran and culturally competent therapists only
Why Dr. Ginger Simonton?
You’re Not Talking to a Civilian Who Doesn’t Get It
She’s a licensed therapist, trauma-informed educator, and the wife of a retired police officer — with two sons who’ve served in the military. She’s spent decades living alongside the emotional weight of service life.
She’s seen how the job wears people down — the silence after hard shifts, the stress that shows up at home, the signs no one talks about until it’s too late.
That’s why she speaks.
Not to fix or lecture — but to offer real tools, grounded in experience, that help teams stay strong, connected, and mission-ready.
Her message is clear, practical, and built for those who serve.
Meet Your Therapist
Dr. Ginger Simonton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (#115843), specializing in the unique mental health needs of first responders, including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and military service members. Her practice is centered on supporting those who face high-stakes environments, chronic stress, and the unspoken emotional weight that often comes with the job.
With advanced training in EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-Informed therapy, Dr. Simonton provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care to those on the front lines.
She is a proud member of the following professional organizations:
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
EMDR International Association
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Her approach blends clinical expertise with personal insight—drawing from her experience as the wife of a retired police officer and mother of two military sons. This deep connection to the first responder community shapes every aspect of her work, creating a space where clients feel seen, respected, and supported as they build emotional resilience and long-term mental strength.
Specialty Programs
The Weight You Don’t Have to Carry Alone.
10-Session First Responder Trauma Recovery Plan
An evidence-based trauma recovery plan that helps first responders overcome PTSD and chronic stress in just 10 confidential sessions — no diagnosis required, no agency involvement.
5-Session Mental & Relational Retirement Prep
A 5-session evidence-based program that prepares first responders for the mental, emotional, and relationship shifts that come with retirement — so the next chapter doesn’t catch you off guard.
What You Can Talk About Here (That You Can't Anywhere Else)
Unload Here. Without Losing Yourself Out There.
Sleep & Hypervigilance
The job trains you to stay alert — even when you’re off duty. We’ll help you find real rest again, without meds or masking.
Trauma, Guilt & Grief
You’ve seen too much to forget. This is a space to process what you’ve carried without needing to explain the job.
Anger, Shutdown, & Emotional Numbing
When everything feels like too much—or nothing at all—therapy gives you tools to reconnect without losing control.
Loss of Identity or Purpose
Whether you’re burning out or thinking about retirement, we help you figure out who you are when the badge comes off.
Marriage & Family Strain
When you give everything on the clock, it’s hard to stay connected at home. Let’s rebuild the relationships that matter most.
Substance Use & Coping Habits
Drinking to sleep. Numbing to get by. We don’t judge — we help you find better ways to deal with what’s underneath.
Professional Testimonials
Let’s Build Your Mental Armor
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Confidential, trauma-informed support for first responders navigating stress, trauma, and the weight of duty.
A Personal Journey
First Responders Train for the Physical.
Let's Train for the Mental.
Dr. Ginger Simonton delivers tools, truth, and transformation