First Responder Programs at Hummingbird Therapy Clinic For Police, Fire, EMS and Their Families
Hummingbird Therapy Clinic provides specialized, trauma-informed care for first responders and their families. Our programs focus on prevention, early intervention, and recovery—combining evidence-based psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and practical skills to strengthen resilience, reduce occupational stress-injury symptoms, and support family well-being. Services are delivered by clinicians experienced in first-responder culture and can be tailored to individual or organizational needs.
Wellness Program
A structured, 12-session individual therapy program emphasizing screening for common OSI symptoms, trauma education, emotion regulation, and practical tools to sustain wellness and build supportive networks.
Mindfulness Skills
A dedicated skills series (site describes 10 sessions) that develops attention, nervous-system regulation, and day-to-day coping strategies, facilitated by clinicians who understand first-responder culture.
Support for Spouses
A customized 12-session 1:1 therapy program for spouses/partners, focused on stress, isolation, communication, boundaries, and long-term self-care—recognizing the unique pressures of first-responder family life.
Retired First Responder
Individualized treatment and transition support addressing loss of purpose, mood changes, isolation, and rebuilding social wellness networks in retirement.
Police, Fire, EMS/Paramedic, Corrections, 911/Dispatch, and other front-line roles.
Spouses/partners and retired members.
Agencies seeking group debriefings or wellness training
Clinical Supervision for Therapists Working With First Responders
This program offers specialized guidance and case consultation for clinicians supporting police, fire, paramedic, and other first responder clients. Led by an approved clinical supervisor with extensive experience in trauma therapies such as EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT, and DBT, the program helps therapists strengthen competence, cultural awareness, and resilience while managing vicarious trauma in their own work.
Firefighters Services Workshop
Provides firefighters with proactive mental health support by addressing common occupational stress injuries. Offered quarterly or bi-annually, these sessions emphasize early detection of stress, prevention strategies, and practical skills tailored to the unique pressures of firefighting, with the goal of building long-term wellness and resilience.
Paramedic Workshop
Focuses on the distinct challenges faced by paramedics, offering education and skills to recognize and manage occupational stress injuries before they escalate. Through tailored, trauma-aware approaches, participants gain tools to strengthen coping strategies, improve well-being, and maintain effectiveness in high-intensity roles.
Front-Line Workers Workshop
Supports a broader group of essential service providers by teaching practical approaches to prevent, monitor, and manage occupational stress injuries. Emphasizing early intervention and resilience-building, the program provides a safe, supportive environment for participants to address the unique demands and exposures of front-line work.