The Job Changes You. We help you get back in control.
Confidential trauma therapy from a team that actually understands what First Responders face on the job.
You face what others can't imagine.
The calls that stay with you. The stress that follows you home. The weight on your relationships. You need someone who gets it without explanation.
You're not broken. You're human.
The reality: 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including depression and PTSD, compared to 20% of the entire general population
The job that trained you to save others is silently destroying you. Always on edge. Sleep disruption. Relationship strain. Career pressure. Sound familiar?
You deserve better than suffering in silence.
“I loved the job—the rush, the purpose, the team. But the weight of it nearly took me out. I spent years in the Army and almost a decade in law enforcement thinking I was handling it. I wasn’t. I almost lost my family, and I came close to losing myself. No one teaches you how to come back from that. Asking for help didn’t make me weak. It kept me alive.”
— Collin Cooper, Co-Founder | Army Veteran | Former Police Officer
“I held the line for my family until the weight of his trauma nearly took us both out. I’ve lived the chaos, the silence, the pressure of saving face—married to someone everyone called a hero, while barely holding it together at home. I founded Inner Circle to make sure no first responder or family has to carry that alone. This work isn’t clinical. It’s personal. And I’m not backing down until every first responder and family has access to care that actually helps.”
— Kate Cooper, Founder & Executive Director
Together, we built Inner Circle Mental Health because we know firsthand what you're facing—and we know there's a way through.
What makes Inner Circle Mental Health Different
Our Approach
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No vague "talk therapy." Our team offers Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) designed specifically for trauma recovery and operational readiness.
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We don’t do “close enough.” Every clinician on our team has lived experience in trauma-exposed cultures—and they’re selected because they get it. No explaining the job. No wasting time with providers who can’t keep up. This isn’t just cultural competence. It’s precision.
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We are not affiliated with your command. Even when we’re under contract, your records stay sealed. Agencies don’t get access—ever. Your career is protected, period. We’d rather lose the contract than lose your trust.
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Scheduling around shifts, court dates, emergencies. In-person or secure teletherapy. Evening and weekend appointments available.
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Because trauma doesn't stop at your front door. Support for spouses, children, and families who live with the secondary impact.
Your Next Step Is One Click Away
Whether you're the one carrying the weight, leading others who do, or supporting those who serve—we have a path designed specifically for you.
This Works—When You Work With People Who Get It
This Isn’t Talk Therapy. It’s Tactical Mental Health.
40% fewer stress-related sick days
85% of clients say their clinician gets the job
Measurable reductions in PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms
Clients stay in care longer—and actually finish treatment
Because real results come from people who speak your language.
“I walked in thinking I was broken. Turns out I just needed tools that actually work.”
“They didn’t pathologize my trauma. They got it. They spoke my language. That changed everything.”
“I’m not numb anymore. I actually feel present with my family—for the first time in years.”
Let's Address The Real Concerns.
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We have no legal, ethical, or contractual obligation to disclose information to any agency. If contacted, we legally respond: "We cannot confirm or deny that we know this person."
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Our structured 12-session model is designed for busy professionals. Most clients see significant improvement within 8-12 weeks. We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
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Prevention beats crisis intervention every time. You maintain your vehicle, your gear, your skills—why not your mental readiness? Peak performance requires mental maintenance.
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Therapy isn’t about weakness—it’s about staying sharp for the people who count on you. If your head’s not right, the job suffers. So does your family. Taking care of your mind is how you stay mission-ready—at work and at home.
The Inner Circle Support System
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Individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, trauma treatment
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Professional development, continuing education, mental health literacy for first responders and administrators.
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Financial assistance for mental health care, scholarship programs, community awareness initiatives
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Oklahoma's first responder mental health awareness event—building community, breaking barriers
How Long Will You Let the Job Define You?
No judgment. No pressure. No career risk. Just people who understand, ready to help when you're ready.