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Specialized Care for First Responders and Their Families​

You serve others every day — now it's time to take care of yourself.

What We Offer

At Sequoia Springs, we strive to provide culturally responsive trauma treatment to first responders and their families. 

Our services include:

  • Timely and Flexible Psychotherapy Sessions
  • Integrative Treatment Approaches
  • Experienced Clinicians
  • Comprehensive Therapy Services

Why First Responders Need Specialized Therapy

First responders—such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical personnel—are consistently exposed to high-stress situations, life-threatening emergencies, and the suffering of others. Over time, this repeated exposure can lead to:

  • PTSD
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Burnout
  • Addiction

 

Unlike other professions, first responders may struggle to admit they need help due to a culture that prioritizes strength and resilience, making it difficult to seek support.

Our Tailored Approach

Therapy at Sequoia Springs focuses on the unique needs of first responders by:

  • Creating a safe, judgment-free environment to process trauma.
  • Providing tools to build coping strategies and maintain emotional wellness.
  • Acknowledging the unique pressures of their roles.
 

Our unique approach combines talk therapy with integrative therapies, addressing trauma on both emotional, physical and relationship levels.

Community Training & Outreach

We are committed to strengthening our community’s awareness and response to trauma. We provide trauma-informed training to organizations, equipping them with the tools to support trauma survivors.

Relationship Recovery Program

We help bring long term relationship stability to first responders in treatment. We work with first responders and their partners to enhance a couple’s resilience. We prepare families for reunification following treatment and support first responders in the process of returning to work.

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Ready to Begin?

Whether you’re navigating the challenges of the job or supporting a family member in the field, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule your session or learn more about our services. If you are experiencing difficulties filling out the form below, please email info@sequoiasprings.org.

Lucy

Lucy is a young adult rescue from Pima Animal Care Center who comes to the therapy room with a story of her own. She carries a few visible scars from her life before being adopted and approaches new people and situations carefully. Lucy is curious and cautious rather than fearful. She watches, takes her time, and prefers to decide for herself when she is ready to connect. Once she trusts you, though, you’re in.
Building a relationship with Lucy cannot be rushed. Connecting with her often requires slowing down, being calm and centered, having patience, and allowing trust to develop at its own pace. Saul may incorporate that process into therapy when exploring regulation, trust, patience, boundaries, and connection. Lucy is not there to perform. Much like the people in the room, she gets to have a say in the relationship. Her participation is always based on client comfort and preference.
 

Lucy has earned the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) credential, completed multiple levels of specialized therapy dog training, and is part of a registered Pet Partners therapy animal team with Saul. Saul is a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS) through the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP). Their training together is ongoing as they continue to build skills, pursue additional credentials and specializations, and train simply because they enjoy it.

People frequently try to guess Lucy’s breed, and the answer is not simple. DNA testing shows that she is primarily Great Pyrenees and Chow Chow, with American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd Dog, and a little “Supermutt” rounding out the mix. When her vest comes off, Lucy is very much an off-duty dog. She gets the zoomies and loves playing with her canine friends.

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Friday, November 7th 2025 | 5:30pm @ The Carriage House 

Join us for an evening of impact, connection, and fun! Every event and raffle ticket purchased supports our trauma-informed healing services for individuals, couples, and families.

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