First Responder Wellness Assessments

Confidential Mental Health Support for Those Who Serve

At EMDR Transformations Counseling, we offer Annual Mental Health Wellness Assessments tailored to the unique needs of first responders. Our program is built on years of experience serving firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and law enforcement professionals across Arizona.

These confidential one-on-one assessments offer a supportive space for members to reflect, reset, and connect with trauma-informed care before stress becomes unmanageable. We partner directly with departments to help foster a culture of mental wellness, reduce stigma, and strengthen resilience from within.

Why Wellness Assessments Matter

First responders face chronic exposure to high-stress, high-stakes situations. Over time, this can lead to cumulative stress, burnout, and mental health challenges that often go unspoken.

Our assessment program is designed to:

Normalize conversations around mental wellness
Identify and address early signs of burnout, trauma, or distress
Provide relevant, culturally competent resources and referrals
Encourage proactive, preventive care

What to Expect

Each participant receives a fully private, strengths-based mental health check-in:

🔹 75-Minute 1:1 Session

Conducted in person or via telehealth with an EMDR-trained, trauma-informed therapist. Members are invited to explore their current stress levels, emotional well-being, and personal or work-related concerns.

🔹 Confidential Screening Tools

Members complete 14 mental health & wellness questionnaires covering areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma exposure, burnout, sleep, and relationship health. These are reviewed in advance to guide the session.

🔹 Personalized Follow-Up

After the session, each member receives a summary email with:

Score highlights
Personal goals (collaboratively set during the session)
Tailored resources such as books, mindfulness tools, local therapy options, or peer support programs

🔹 Optional 30-Minute Follow-Up

Conducted 4–6 weeks later via telehealth, this session checks in on progress, supports accountability, and adjusts goals or resources as needed.

🔹 Department Summary Report

After all sessions are complete, we provide the department with an anonymized report summarizing key themes and program utilization—helping you better understand and support your team.

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What This Is Not

These assessments are never:

❌ Fitness-for-duty evaluations
❌ Diagnostic or punitive
❌ Shared with command staff or HR (except in cases of imminent safety concern)

All services are conducted in accordance with HIPAA and Arizona licensure law. Confidentiality is our highest priority.

Sample Topics Covered

How are you sleeping?
Are any calls or events lingering?
What stressors are currently impacting you?
What helps you reset after a hard shift?
Are there departmental or family dynamics adding pressure?

Our goal is to provide space for real conversations and meaningful, actionable support.

Let's Build a Healthier Department, Together

Your people are your greatest resource. Let us help you support them—confidentially, professionally, and with deep cultural competence.

Ready to Learn More?

We offer customized implementation plans based on department size, logistics, and goals. Depending on your location, we may be available for an in-person site visit and consultation.

Flexible, Department-Friendly Options

We customize our delivery to meet your department’s size and preferences:

$200 per initial 75-minute assessment
$100 per optional follow-up session
In-person or virtual availability
Travel costs based on location and logistics

We typically schedule sessions in waves to minimize disruption and coordinate seamlessly with your internal wellness or peer teams.

Why Choose EMDR Transformations Counseling?

We’ve worked with first responders and departments across the state, including:

Kingman Fire Department
Gilbert Fire & Rescue
Mesa Police Department
Chandler Fire Department
Phoenix Fire Department
Peer support partners such as Firestrong, Public Safety Crisis Solutions, and Compassion Alliance

Our team of master’s-level clinicians is licensed in Arizona, trauma-informed, and trained in EMDR therapy. We understand first responder culture—because we’ve been doing this work for years.