Services

Clinical Counseling

We provide specialized counseling for first responders and their partners/families, with a focus on trauma, stress, relationship strain, and life transitions. Services are tailored to the unique demands of the profession, offering a direct, practical space grounded in real-world experience. Our work supports clients in improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, and reconnecting with a sense of stability and self.

Consultation

Consultation services are available for departments, leadership, and clinicians seeking guidance on working effectively with first responders and their families. This includes support around trauma-informed care, relationship dynamics, burnout, and cultural competency within first responder systems. Consultation is collaborative and designed to provide actionable strategies that can be implemented in real time.

Department Trainings

We offer trainings for first responder agencies focused on mental health, stress management, communication, and relationship impact. Trainings are practical, relevant, and tailored to the realities of the job—cutting through jargon and focusing on immediately usable skills. Topics can be customized to meet your department's specific needs.

How to get started

Email: kelli@whatndfcc.com

Testimonials

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

"[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing. It presents an opportunity to educate our members on the value of taking care of ourselves mentally and the resources at our disposal. The wide range of resources will allow each individual to find what will work best for them."

R.E.C.E.S.S. provided me necessary time and freedom at a crucial l point in my career and life.

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

"R.E.C.E.S.S. provided me necessary time and freedom at a crucial l point in my career and life to think, talk, and handle issues. I liked that it was structured around my individual situation and needs. I was able to detach from the stress of work and home life, and as a result focus on my issues that when unchecked and directly affected work and home. In addition, I liked that if I had to schedule outside appointments, handle home life, get my ducks in a row, have time to think and manage stress, I was given the freedom to do it. In my case this was exactly what I needed."

There was someone else looking out for me who understands firefighters.

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

There was someone else looking out for me who understands firefighters.

"I liked the fact that there was someone else looking out for me who understands firefighters and the needs of firefighters' mental and physical health. I also liked the fact that I ... understood the mental aspects of my injury. [The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] helped me step out of my comfort zone and try new things that I had always wanted to do, but never would take the time to schedule for myself. I am so excited about this program. It will help all firefighters to become stronger mentally and physically!"

Kelli Gilchrist is helpful and compassionate.

This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me.

I enjoyed the variety of options that were available.

"Kelli Gilchrist is helpful and compassionate and wants members to get whatever assistance they need. I liked that it was flexible and individually tailored to my needs."

I enjoyed the variety of options that were available.

This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me.

I enjoyed the variety of options that were available.

"I liked the flexibility. There was very little that was demanded, which allowed me the time to take care of myself and my family. I enjoyed the variety of options that were available."

This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me.

"This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me. The R.E.C.E.S.S. program allowed me the time I needed to reconnect with myself and my family. I feel that with the new practices I’ve learned through this program I will be able to perform better self healing practices and stay on a more balanced plan."

Services

Clinical Counseling

Consultation

Department Trainings

How to get started

Testimonials

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

R.E.C.E.S.S. provided me necessary time and freedom at a crucial l point in my career and life.

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

There was someone else looking out for me who understands firefighters.

[The R.E.C.E.S.S. program] shows the importance the administration is putting on our mental wellbeing.

There was someone else looking out for me who understands firefighters.

Kelli Gilchrist is helpful and compassionate.

This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me.

I enjoyed the variety of options that were available.

I enjoyed the variety of options that were available.

This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me.

I enjoyed the variety of options that were available.

This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me.

This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me.

This was a much needed and wonderful experience for me.

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