Episode Details

In this conversation, Dr. Thalia Nicholson and Dr. Larissa Tate discuss the mental health challenges faced by first responders and veterans, specifically the hurdle of reaching out for help, fearing loss of badge, job, clearance, and more. 

They emphasize the importance of evidence-based treatments, the role of rapport in therapy, and the nuances of confidentiality. The discussion also covers the significance of sleep health and the barriers to seeking help, providing listeners with actionable insights and resources for mental wellness.

02:09: Meet the Experts: Dr. Thalia Nicholson and Dr. Larissa Tate

05:34: Understanding Therapy: Beyond Stigmas and Modalities

16:01: Evidence-Based Treatments for PTSD

23:51: Exploring Sleep Disorders and Their Treatments

32:05: Addressing Addictive Behaviors

38:21: Confidentiality in Peer Support Programs

54:05: Evaluating Fitness for Duty and Confidentiality

Dr. Thalia Nicholson is a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Nevada who specializes in working with first responders, active-duty service members, veterans, and other frontline professionals. She provides trauma-informed, evidence-based care tailored to the unique demands, exposures, and culture of these roles. Her clinical approach emphasizes practical, skills-based interventions that support stabilization, resilience, and functional recovery in both acute and ongoing situations. In addition to providing therapy, Dr. Nicholson conducts pre-employment and fitness-for-duty evaluations and consults with agencies on behavioral health and wellness initiatives.   www.americasfirstresponderservices.com

Dr. Larissa Tate is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Momentum Behavioral Health, a private practice serving clients in New York, Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders, anxiety, and trauma, with particular expertise in working with professionals in high-stakes, high-pressure roles including first responders, military personnel, medical professionals, attorneys, and others who are used to carrying a lot and rarely slowing down. www.momentumbehavioralhealth.com

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