Specialized, confidential mental health care for those who serve and protect our communities
Registered with CRPO or OCSWSSW; see each profile for the exact designation
Receipts and invoices provided after each session
Thornhill office or secure video in ON, AB, BC, MB & SK
We provide compassionate, confidential therapy tailored to the unique psychological challenges faced by police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and other first responders.
Our therapists use trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and somatic therapies, adapted to first responder culture. We understand the unique barriers to help-seeking in high-stakes professions and provide a judgment-free, confidential space.
Sessions are flexible to accommodate shift schedules, with in-person and virtual options available. All sessions are strictly confidential. We work at your pace, there is no pressure to discuss anything before you feel ready.
First responders are exposed to traumatic incidents at rates far exceeding the general population, placing them at significantly elevated risk for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Research published in journals such as Occupational and Environmental Medicine and the Journal of Traumatic Stress confirms that specialized, culturally competent mental health care leads to measurably better outcomes for this population compared to generalized therapy.
Effective treatment for first responders requires an understanding of shift-work culture, the stigma around help-seeking, and the cumulative nature of occupational trauma. Evidence-based modalities such as EMDR and trauma-focused CBT have demonstrated strong efficacy for occupational PTSD. Our therapists work collaboratively with each client to build resilience, restore functioning, and support long-term wellbeing both on and off duty.
Omri KadoshMaster of Social Work (MSW)In person in Thornhill & online
Chris HillierRegistered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)Online1118 Centre Street, Suite #205, Thornhill, ON L4J 7R9. Evening hours Monday to Thursday, Friday until 2 PM, and Sunday appointments.
Secure video sessions for clients anywhere in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Same clinicians, same session length.
Sessions are billed per session and the fee depends on the clinician; we confirm it on your free consultation before anything is booked. Receipts for extended health insurance after every session, and direct billing with many insurers where your plan allows it.
A 30-minute call with our matching team, by phone or video, with no obligation. Most first sessions follow within one to two weeks.
Yes. All sessions are strictly confidential. We do not share information with employers, unions, or agencies without your explicit written consent, except where required by law.
No referral is needed. You can reach out directly to book a free consultation and we will match you with a therapist experienced in first responder care.
No. Nothing is shared with an employer, service or anyone else without your written consent, apart from the narrow legal limits that apply to every therapist in Ontario, which your clinician explains in the first session.
Usually. Most first responder benefit plans cover psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist, and we issue a receipt after every session. Check your plan’s annual limit and eligible designations before you begin.
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