The Weight You Carry Deserves Real Support

As the daughter of a retired Police Chief who served for 34 years, I grew up inside the culture, not just beside it. With over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, I have dedicated my career to the treatment of trauma, substance use, and the unique needs of First Responders, healthcare professionals, and veterans. I understand the weight of the job in a way that doesn’t need translation. You don’t have to explain it. I already get it.

In 2020, I began noticing a sharp increase in the toll the profession was taking on our First Responders. Calls were heavier, the stress was higher, and the ripple effect on families was undeniable. At the same time, mental health appointment waitlists were running anywhere from 6–9 months. I knew this field couldn’t wait that long. Because of my expertise in trauma and my passion for serving this community, I had to act. I created Thin Line 206 as an educational platform to break down mental health in ways that made sense for First Responders. Shortly after, I launched my own private practice—Thin Line Therapy 206—exclusively dedicated to First Responders and Healthcare Professionals. Since then, I’ve expanded my work to include consultation, trainings, and department-wide education with one mission in mind: improving the lives of those who serve.

I’ve walked alongside officers, dispatchers, firefighters, EMS, healthcare workers, and their families through the hardest moments. Line-of-duty deaths, critical incidents, sleep loss, moral injury, and the “I’m fine” mask that feels impossible to take off. My role is to provide a space where you don’t have to filter your reality. Thin Line Therapy 206 is built for the culture, backed by the experience, and delivered with respect, because that’s exactly what this work requires.

That’s why when it came to naming my practice, I wanted something that represents both where I come from and who I serve. 

John is a U.S. Navy veteran with a deep appreciation for service, discipline, and the unseen toll it can take. Coming from a family with a strong law enforcement background, he understands the pressures and values that shape those who serve — and the families who support them. With over 20 years of experience in pastoral care, John has walked alongside individuals and couples through challenge, loss, and growth, providing grounded, compassionate support.

Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2), John helps partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect with purpose. His approach blends evidence-based tools, faith-informed insight, and real-world understanding to create a space where first responders, healthcare professionals, and their loved ones can find balance, healing, and renewed connection.

He’s proud to be part of a team that’s built for the culture, backed by the experience, and delivered with respect.

Anali is a bilingual clinician (English/Spanish) who brings warmth, creativity, and expertise to her work with children and teens. Her background includes specialized experience in forensic interviewing through Child Protective Services, which has given her a deep understanding of how trauma, trust, and communication shape a child’s world. She utilizes play therapy and expressive approaches to help young clients process difficult experiences, build emotional awareness, and develop coping skills in ways that feel natural and empowering.

Anali has a particular passion for supporting first responder families, where stress, shift work, and the weight of the job often impact the whole household. She helps kids and teens build resilience, process emotions, and find healthy ways to express what’s often hard to put into words.

Her approach is genuine, collaborative, and grounded in connection — meeting each child and family where they are, and helping them move toward healing, growth, and stronger relationships.