Clinician Directory
Not ready to call? You can start by looking through clinicians who understand first-responder work.
- Licensed clinicians and qualified professionals familiar with public safety culture
- Background, experience, and areas of focus
- A way to explore options without pressure
Scroll through the directory below and get a sense of who might be a good fit.
You can reach out later, if and when you’re ready.

Renee Calm MS, LMFT & AAMFT Approved Supervisor
RENEE@CALMCOUNSELING.COM
Business Address
1424 NE 155th St. Suite# 207 Shoreline, WA 98155
County
King
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Premera Blue Cross, United Health Care, 1st Choice Health, Also work with & petition w/ Optum - and I work with them all indirectly and directly through out of network coverage w/ in coverage limits (I have a lot of paperwork in with various insurance companies to help cover plans and I spend a lot of time working with general population and anyone looking for therapy, going through their benefits and talking through how to make them more accessible.
Specialties
Couples, families, youth & adolescents. Emotional and interpersonal conflict. Having worked in intense situations working on an internship mi
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician Assistant, Co-responder, Medical Examiner/Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard
States Licensed In
WA, MA

Heather O'Brien, PsyD - Licensed Clinical Psychologist
drobrien@cascadepsychologicalservices.org
Business Address
Telehealth only
County
King
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Cash Pay Only, I provide superbills patients can submit for potential reimbursement
Specialties
adults - see website and resume
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician Assistant, Co-responder, Medical Examiner/Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard
States Licensed In
WA

Geoff Andrist, LMHCA
geoff@frccwa.com
Business Address
9623-32nd Street SE Lake Stevens, WA 98258
County
Snohomish
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, 1st Choice Health
Specialties
Trauma, grief, moral injury
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Medical Examiner/Coroner
States Licensed In
WA

Dr David Simonsen Ph.D. LMFT
mftsolutions@comcast.net
Business Address
1800 cooper pt rd sw # 20 B Olympia Wa. 98502
County
thurston
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Aetna, AWB HealthChoice, Cigna, Coordinated Care, Envision, Kaiser Permanente, Molina, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, United Health Care, Tricare, 1st Choice Health, Canopy EAP
Specialties
couples, Depression, PTSD, Spouses
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician Assistant, Co-responder, Medical Examiner/Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard
States Licensed In
WA

Geoff Andrist, LMHCA
geoff@frccwa.com
Business Address
9623-32nd Street SE Lake Stevens, WA 98258
County
Snohomish
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, 1st Choice Health
Specialties
Trauma, grief, moral injury
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Medical Examiner/Coroner
States Licensed In
WA

Dr David Simonsen Ph.D. LMFT
mftsolutions@comcast.net
Business Address
1800 cooper pt rd sw # 20 B Olympia Wa. 98502
County
thurston
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Aetna, AWB HealthChoice, Cigna, Coordinated Care, Envision, Kaiser Permanente, Molina, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, United Health Care, Tricare, 1st Choice Health, Canopy EAP
Specialties
couples, Depression, PTSD, Spouses
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician Assistant, Co-responder, Medical Examiner/Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard
States Licensed In
WA

Brian Boulay, LMHCA
brian@foundtherapyservices.com
Business Address
2497 SE Bethel Rd., Ste 201, Port Orchard, WA 98366
County
Kitsap
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, United Health Care, Tricare
Specialties
First Responders, Trauma, Burnout, Relationships & Meaning
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician Assistant, Co-responder, Medical Examiner/Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard
States Licensed In
WA

Nicolle Atchison LMFT
nicolle@atchisontherapy.com
Business Address
Telehealth only
County
King
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield
Specialties
Anxiety, Stess management, family issues, trauma, men's issues, grief,
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Co-responder, Medical Examiner/Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer
States Licensed In
WA

Mike Krepick, LICSW
mike@recalibratetherapy.com
Business Address
Telehealth only
County
King
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Cash Pay Only, Out of Network Provider
Specialties
Specialize in treating clients in high stress careers, young-adult and middle-aged men, survivors of abuse and trauma, military and first responders, clients experiencing insomnia, and clients engaging existential and spiritual concerns. Facilitate targeted treatments for anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and insomnia.
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician Assistant, Co-responder, Medical Examiner/Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard
States Licensed In
WA

Amberlynne Claussen, LMFTA
amberlynne@fractalcounseling.com
Business Address
89 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
County
Snohomish and King
Insurance Accepted / Billed
Cash Pay Only
Specialties
Children, trauma, PTSD, ADHD (in girls), high functioning ASD, Family
First Responder Populations
EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police
States Licensed In
WA
Why Join the Code 4 Northwest ?
A message from Dr. Amber Smith, DMFT, LMFT
Thank you for expressing your interest in joining our referral database — a dedicated resource connecting first responders with culturally competent mental health professionals who understand the unique experiences of responders. Your commitment to serving this community means more than words can express, and we are grateful to have you as a potential partner in this critical work.
We are writing to kindly urge you to complete your application as soon as possible. Every day that passes is a day that a firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, veteran, or active-duty service member may be searching our database for a provider — and not finding you. The need for specialized mental health support within this community is urgent and ongoing, and your inclusion in the database could make a life-changing difference for someone reaching out for help.
Why Your Timely Participation Matters:
● First responders and military personnel often face significant barriers to seeking help, including stigma and limited access to providers with relevant training. A robust, readily available referral database of vetted providers helps lower those barriers.
● The demand for providers in this specialty area consistently exceeds supply. Your profile in the database ensures that those in need can find you quickly and confidently.
● Completing your application now means you are visible and available to those who may be searching today — individuals who may be in crisis or finally taking that first courageous step toward healing.
Completing Your Application:
The application process is straightforward and should take no more than 20–30 minutes to complete. You will be asked to provide information about your licensure, areas of specialization, experience working with first responders, accepted insurance and payment options, and availability for new clients. If you have already begun your application, we encourage you to log back in and finalize your submission. If you need assistance at any point, our support team is available and happy to help. Our team will follow up with you after completing the application to schedule an interview to get to know you better. After the interview, which should also take only 30 minutes at most, our clinician overseeing the project will review your information for inclusion in our referral database.
The men and women who serve our communities and our country deserve access to care from providers who truly understand what they carry. By completing your application today, you are taking a meaningful step toward being that provider for someone who needs you.
We sincerely appreciate your time, your expertise, and your dedication to those who have served. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support completing your application.
With gratitude,
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