First Responder PTSD Therapy Program Pennsylvania
Office Location & Hours (Lancaster)
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm |
Fri 9am–5pm
Our specialized First Responder PTSD Therapy Program provides compassionate, trauma-informed care for police officers, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, and corrections personnel dealing with:
- critical incident & cumulative trauma;
- moral injury;
- survivor guilt;
- nightmares & flashbacks; and
- anger.
Now available via secure telehealth across Pennsylvania and Florida.
Prefer to Start from Home?
Telehealth First Responder PTSD Program →
Secure virtual sessions with the same expert clinicians. No travel required.
Our Approach to First Responder Trauma Recovery
- EMDR & Brainspotting for trauma reprocessing
- Critical incident stress and cumulative trauma work
- Moral injury and survivor guilt work
- First Responder Trauma Processing Group
- Telehealth options for first responders in PA & FL
Resources & Family Support for First Responders
Healing from critical incident stress, cumulative trauma, moral injury, and PTSD is a journey that often involves more than individual therapy. We’ve compiled comprehensive, first-responder–focused resources to support you and your family.
- Immediate Crisis Help: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — dial or text 988 (24/7, for everyone)
- Law Enforcement Peer Line: Copline — 1-800-267-5463, answered by retired officers
- Fire & EMS Peer Line: Fire/EMS Helpline (Share The Load) — 1-888-731-3473
- All Public Safety: Safe Call Now — 206-459-3020, staffed by first responders
- Full Resource Library: First Responder Mental Health Resources Pennsylvania — national hotlines, peer organizations, family support, and local Lancaster-area programs.
- Family & Loved Ones: Sessions available to help families understand PTSD, critical incident stress, moral injury, and how to support their first responder.
- Telehealth Options: Secure virtual PTSD therapy across Pennsylvania and Florida.
PTSD Crisis Support
If you are in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate, 24/7 support.
First-responder peer support is also available around the clock: Copline (law enforcement) 1-800-267-5463, the Fire/EMS Helpline 1-888-731-3473, or Safe Call Now 206-459-3020.
ACRS PTSD & Moral Injury Clinicians
Our counselors are trained in Trauma-Informed Care and have extensive experience helping first responders heal from critical incident stress, cumulative trauma, moral injury, survivor guilt, nightmares, flashbacks, and anger/rage.
Cheryl Wilson-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
"I have over 20 years of experience in trauma and PTSD counseling. I guarantee that the Trauma and PTSD Therapy ACRS provides to first responders — including critical incident stress, moral injury, survivor guilt, nightmares, and anger — is of the highest quality in Pennsylvania".
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Pa. Lic. PC006514
- Fl. Lic. TPMC1044
- Certified Traumatologist (CT)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- 20+ years of clinical experience with trauma and moral injury.
Cady R. Monasmith, LPC
Chief Clinical Officer
- Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Education — Johns Hopkins University
- CRNP License: SP025306
- RN License: RN606119
- FL APRN License: #11047746
- MSN — Duquesne University
- BSN — Messiah University
Ready to heal from PTSD and moral injury? Schedule your free 10-minute consultation today.