Dedicated to Serving Those Who Serve
The Counseling Team International (TCTI)
The Counseling Team International (TCTI) has stood strong behind its mission since 1985: To provide those who dedicate their lives to serving others with culturally competent, confidential, and effective care.
Today, TCTI is recognized nationwide as the leader in first responder resources. From counseling and crisis response to training, psychological testing, and peer support, our team is big enough to respond anywhere, yet small enough to care for every individual we serve.
Why First Responders Trust TCTI
A pioneer in public safety health and wellness, TCTI began serving first responders with critical incident debriefings and culturally competent counseling in 1985. From there, our organization has continued to grow in response to the needs of our partners. From family support, to the development of peer support teams, behavioral health training, and more, TCTI has been the tip of the spear providing vital services for more than 40 years. Our team members speak the language of law enforcement, fire, emergency services, and governmental agencies. Every service is confidential, allowing us to protect careers while addressing the real impact of trauma.
A Track Record of Trust
2,500+ counseling sessions, 250+ psychological testing cases, and 60+ crisis response calls each month
Hundreds of agencies served nationwide
Respected by associations, chiefs, and line staff alike since 1985
18,000+ Peer support staff trained
“The experiences we have are very unique to the general public. Cultural competence is very important because we want our employees to be able to connect with therapists who understand and can reduce the stigma.”
Sgt. Domino Scott-Jackson
Pasadena PD
Our Services
TCTI offers confidential, culturally competent counseling designed specifically for first responders, seamlessly integrating into the organizations we serve. Services may include:
Counseling
- Individual, couples, and family sessions
- Critical incident stress support
- Short-term, solutions-focused care models
- Specialized trauma therapies, including EMDR & ART
Training and Peer Support
TCTI has trained more than 18,000 peer support staff nationwide. Each year, we deliver thousands of hours of education to public safety agencies on topics such as:
- Peer Support Team Development
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
- Leadership wellness and resilience courses
- Communication, family support, and burnout prevention
Our training is concise, relatable, and practical— because the goal isn’t just education; it’s real-world impact.
Pre-Employment Psychological Testing
TCTI provides pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety agencies, with locations in California.
- POST-certified psychologists
- Hybrid testing options (in-person and supervised remote)
- Fast turnaround and narrative reports as needed
- CCW evaluations
These services ensure departments hire and retain professionals who are ready and able to serve.
Crisis Response
- On-scene and post-incident response
- Support for officer-involved shootings, line-of-duty deaths, pediatric deaths, pediatric incidents, fatal traffic collisions, close calls, mass-casualty events, natural disasters, and other traumatic incidents
- Trauma-informed debriefings and defusings that validate experiences and help crews recover together
- 24/7 standby status for on-scene and post-incident response
We have responded to some of the nation’s most critical incidents, from 9/11 to Columbine to large-scale natural disasters.
Built for the Job. Proven in the Field.
For more than 40 years, The Counseling Team International has supported public safety agencies during their most critical moments. From mass casualty events to line-of-duty deaths, natural disasters, and officer-involved shootings, our team has provided immediate, on-the-ground support to thousands of first responders nationwide. This chart represents just a portion of the incidents where TCTI has been called in to help stabilize teams, support leadership, and ensure personnel have the tools to continue serving.
Proud to Partner with
“We’re not a big faceless company. Chiefs and officers can pick up the phone and call us directly, and they know the clinicians by name. That trust and connection is what has kept us going for decades.”
Dr. Nancy Bohl-Penrod
TCTI Founder
The Counseling Team Difference
Our work has one purpose: to keep first responders and their families healthy, resilient, and ready for the job. Contact our team to identify an appropriate solution for your organization. Because serving those who serve is not just what we do—it’s who we are.
