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Meet Jill Peeler, LMFT
Trust comes before crisis.
I help first responders navigate what the job carries home—and help departments make support part of their culture.
In therapy, we start with what matters to you and move at a pace that respects your needs and readiness.
Trauma therapy · Embedded behavioral health · Training
Founder, Peeler Public Safety Mental Health & Family Counseling, Inc.
Experience that understands the job
Public Safety Background
My work alongside public safety personnel helps me understand the demands of the job—and life beyond the shift.
Clinical Expertise
California LMFT #134837. Trained in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and CBT. Clinical Director, San Mateo County CISM Team.
Embedded Agency Work
Experience alongside Novato Police, Novato Fire, Tiburon Fire, and California Highway Patrol offices. First Responder Support Network volunteer since 2018.
The stories behind the connection
Two moments that shaped how I show up for the people behind the uniform.
MY WHYI want you to know me before you need me.A drive home after a difficult debriefing changed how I wanted to do this work. Connection had to begin before the crisis.Read my why →
LESSONS FROM THE FIELDWhat Being an Embedded Clinician Taught Me About TrustWhen officers I knew were hurt in a crash, months of shared conversations took on new meaning. A story about showing up before a crisis.Read the story →
My Connection to Public Safety
I grew up in San Francisco and spent 30 years with the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program. From 2007 to 2022, I worked in emergency communications and jail operations with the Marin County Sheriff’s Office as a Sheriff Service Assistant and dispatcher.
Those experiences shape how I understand the demands of the job—and the impact it can have on life at home.
Trust Comes Before Crisis
I believe trust is built by showing up, listening, and getting to know the person behind the uniform. Whether we meet in my office or within your agency, my approach is personal, practical, and respectful of public safety culture.
Together, we can work toward greater connection, healthier coping, and a life that has room for more than the job.
Experience & Qualifications
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist · License #134837
I earned my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University and my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Dominican University. My trauma treatment training includes EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I serve as Clinical Director of the San Mateo County CISM Team and have volunteered with the First Responder Support Network since 2018, including its programs for first responders and their spouses.
Explore therapy services · Training & speaking
AGENCY EXPERIENCE
Embedded clinician: Novato Police Department, Novato Fire Protection District, and Tiburon Fire Protection District.
Jill also provides therapy to personnel from the San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, and San Francisco Fire Department.
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