Clinician Directory

Not ready to call? You can start by looking through clinicians who understand first-responder work.

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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.

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Wendy Naiman LMFT

wendy@evergrowingtherapy.com

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Business Address

Telehealth only

County

Pierce

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, United Health Care, 1st Choice Health

Specialties

Couples, trauma

First Responder Populations

Police, Nurse

States Licensed In

WA

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Cristine J. Berensohn, MS, LMFTA

cristine@foundtherapyservices.com

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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

All of the above

First Responder Populations

EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Medical Examiner/Coroner

States Licensed In

WA

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Sarah Smith, LMFT

support@sarahsmiththerapy.com

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Business Address

16300 Mill Creek Blvd Suite 208B, Mill Creek, WA 98012

County

Snohomish

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, United Health Care, 1st Choice Health

Specialties

adult individuals, trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships, existential concerns

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

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Dr. Jennifer Koch, PsyD

drjenniferkoch@gmail.com

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Business Address

111 Tumwater Blvd SE, Suite C213, Tumwater, WA 98501

County

Thurston

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, United Health Care, 1st Choice Health, Labor & Industries/Worker's Comp

Specialties

My primary areas of specialty and focus are PTSD and first responder mental health.

First Responder Populations

EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Corrections/Jailer Officer

States Licensed In

WA

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Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky PhD ABPP

drruth@renewalpsych.com

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Business Address

99% Telehealth, in person available on rare occasions

County

Pierce

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Cash Pay Only, Lyra, Washington LNI, Seattle Crime Victim Survivor Program

Specialties

I specialize in offering culturally sensitive evidence based care for trauma, insomnia, anxiety, and OCD

First Responder Populations

EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician's Assistant, Co-responder, Medical/Examiner Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard

States Licensed In

WA

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Bailey Weber, LMFTA

bailey@foundtherapyservices.com

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Business Address

108 SE 124th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684

County

Clark County

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, United Health Care, Tricare

Specialties

Trauma, first responders, military, couples, relational, healthcare

First Responder Populations

EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician's Assistant, Co-responder, Medical/Examiner Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard

States Licensed In

WA

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Mindy Alexander, LICSW

Mindy@alexanderpsychologicalservices.com

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Business Address

Telehealth only

County

Pierce

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, 1st Choice Health

Specialties

Couples, trauma, addiction, anxiety, first responders, medical professionals

First Responder Populations

EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician's Assistant, Co-responder, Medical/Examiner Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard

States Licensed In

WA

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Matthew Dowling, LICSW

mattdowl@gmail.com

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Business Address

119 N. Commercial St - Suite 920 - Bellingham WA 98225

County

Whatcom

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Kaiser Permanente, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, Tricare

Specialties

Trauma

First Responder Populations

EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician's Assistant, Co-responder, Medical/Examiner Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard

States Licensed In

WA

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Kellen Smalley, LMHC

Admin@groundforcetherapy.com

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Business Address

Telehealth only

County

King

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Cash Pay Only, Working on insurance now

Specialties

Trauma and Couples

First Responder Populations

EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Physician's Assistant, Co-responder, Medical/Examiner Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard

States Licensed In

WA

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Melania Rogers, LICSW

melaniarogers@spokanerivertherapy.com

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Business Address

Telehealth only

County

Spokane

Insurance Accepted / Billed

Aetna, Cigna, Coordinated Care, Kaiser Permanente, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, United Health Care, Private Pay

Specialties

Individuals 18+, spouses, first responders, military, motherhood, trauma, depression, anxiety,

First Responder Populations

EMS (Paramedic/EMT), Fire, Police, Dispatcher/Call Receiver, Nurse, Doctor, Medical/Examiner Coroner, Corrections/Jailer Officer, Members of WA National Guard

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,

Dr. Amber Smith
DMFT, LMFT | Code4NW
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