First Responder Trauma Therapy
Support for the job. Space for you.
Individual trauma therapy for first responders, veterans, and public safety professionals. Pilots and railroad professionals are also welcome.
In person in Novato · Telehealth throughout California
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First Responder Trauma Therapy
Trauma informed therapy for PTSD, cumulative stress, difficult calls, grief, anxiety, burnout, moral injury, and career transitions. Treatment may include EMDR and other evidence informed approaches, guided by your needs and goals.
Individual Support for Life Beyond the Job
Individual sessions offer space to explore communication, boundaries, stress, and the impact of public safety work on life at home. The focus is your experience, your goals, and practical steps forward.
Support After a Critical Incident
After a difficult call or critical incident, you may notice changes in sleep, mood, concentration, or relationships. Individual therapy offers space to understand what you are experiencing and choose practical next steps at your own pace.
For team support, peer consultation, or department response planning, explore For Departments or contact Jill.
Teletherapy
Therapy is available by telehealth for clients located in California. Online sessions can make it easier to access support around demanding schedules and travel to the office.
Jill will discuss whether telehealth is a good fit for your needs and how to prepare a private space for sessions.
Welcome to my new office 💙🌺
The Aloha Room—a place to pause and exhale.
Welcome to my therapy office in Novato. With warm lighting, comfortable seating, and touches of the ocean, I’ve created this space to feel personal and welcoming.
You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. Whether you’re carrying stress from the job or navigating challenges at home, we can start with what matters most to you.
Getting Started With Therapy
1. Reach Out
Email Nicole@jillpeelertherapy.com to ask about appointments. Nicole Peeler, Client Care Coordinator, handles scheduling. Share your availability and whether you prefer Novato or telehealth. Please leave clinical details out of email.
2. Discuss Fit
Before scheduling, ask Nicole about availability, session length, and in-person or telehealth options. Discuss fees privately with Nicole and confirm any EAP or coverage requirements. Questions about whether therapy is a good fit can be discussed with Jill.
3. Understand Privacy
Before therapy begins, ask Jill about confidentiality, its limits, and records. If your department or benefits program is involved, ask what information may be shared and with whom. Bring your questions so you can make an informed choice.
Fees & Coverage
Explore your options for getting started with therapy.
Employee Assistance
Programs
Spring Health (including California State EAP), Concern, Claremont, and ComPsych.
Confirm eligibility and approved sessions before scheduling. Other EAPs may consider a single-case agreement; approval is required.
Private Pay
& Superbill
Private-pay sessions are available. Nicole can help with fees and scheduling.
I can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Check your benefits and deductible; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Veterans &
VA Community Care
Therapy for veterans through VA Community Care. Ask your VA care team for a referral to Jill Peeler.
VA approval is required. Covered services depend on your authorization.
VA decides disability benefits. For claims help, contact a VA-accredited representative.
Questions About Starting Therapy
How do I make an appointment?
Email Nicole@jillpeelertherapy.com with a brief scheduling inquiry. Nicole can help with availability, fees, and in-person or online options. Leave sensitive clinical details out of ordinary email.
Can I meet with Jill online anywhere in California?
Telehealth is available for clients located in California, including communities beyond the Bay Area. Jill will discuss whether online sessions fit your needs and how to prepare a private space.
Where is the office?
In-person appointments are at 1683 Novato Blvd, Suite 1B, Novato, CA 94947.
What happens at the first appointment?
You and Jill can discuss what brought you in, your goals, questions about privacy, and how sessions will work. You do not need a complete story or a treatment plan before reaching out.
Is therapy confidential?
Ask Jill about confidentiality, its limits, and records before you begin. If a department or benefits program is involved, discuss what information may be shared and with whom.
Can individual therapy address stress at home?
Yes. Individual therapy can explore how work affects your relationships, communication, and life outside the job. Family counseling is not offered.
Explore the support that fits you
First responder therapy · California telehealth
Read: What to expect from first responder therapy
Ready to get started?
Nicole can help with availability, fees, and scheduling.
Ask About Appointments →
A brief inquiry is enough. Please leave sensitive clinical details out of email.