Veterans & First Responders
Veterans and first responders face unique challenges that come with the demands of service and sacrifice. Daily exposure to high-stress environments, trauma, and life-or-death situations can take a toll on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. While resilience and strength are often celebrated in these roles, many silently struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, or the impact of repeated critical incidents.
Our Approach
At Foundations Counseling, we provide a safe, confidential space where veterans and first responders can process their experiences without judgment. Our therapists use trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), CBT, and polyvagal techniques to help clients regulate their nervous system, reprocess trauma, and build healthier coping tools. We understand the culture of service and create a space where strength and vulnerability can coexist.
Common Challenges We Address
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety, hypervigilance, and sleep disturbance
Grief, loss, and survivor’s guilt
Depression and emotional numbing
Substance misuse or unhealthy coping strategies
Relationship strain and family conflict
Burnout and compassion fatigue
Suicidal Ideation
What to Expect in Therapy
Counseling sessions are collaborative and focused on your goals. Whether you are processing combat experiences, critical incidents, or the long-term impact of service, we work at your pace. Our aim is to help you reduce intrusive symptoms, reconnect with yourself and your loved ones, and develop strategies that restore balance and resilience.
Why Choose Foundations Counseling?
Our team is honored to walk alongside those who have given so much to protect and serve others. We bring both clinical expertise and heartfelt respect to the counseling process, offering support that is practical, compassionate, and culturally sensitive to the unique experiences of veterans and first responders.
Next Steps
You do not have to carry the weight of service alone. If you’re a veteran or first responder seeking support, reach out today to begin your path toward healing and renewed strength.
Our Team
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Bonnie Rinn LPC-S
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Chris Jackson LPC
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Ashley Bennett PMHNP-BC
Medication Management
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Gary Maddux Jr.
Supervised by Dr. Marianne DuMond, LPC-S
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Anne Clarke LPC