For Organizations:
Critical Incident Support
Short-term, trauma-specialized support following critical or destabilizing events. In-person in Arizona and telehealth across AZ, CA, and MA.
What This Service Provides
Following a critical incident, individuals and groups may experience acute stress reactions that affect sleep, concentration, emotional stability, and daily functioning.
Critical Incident Support provides short-term, stabilization-focused services intended to support individuals and groups during the immediate aftermath of a disruptive or traumatic event.
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This service is designed to address acute impact, not to provide ongoing treatment or long-term therapy.
The emphasis is on helping people regain a sense of safety, orientation, and steadiness during a high-stress period.
Situations That May Call for Support
Organizations may seek post-incident support after events such as:
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• Sudden death or loss within a school, workplace, or community
• Acts of violence, threats, or safety incidents
• Serious accidents or unexpected crises
• Community-wide or organizational disruptions
• Events that significantly affect emotional functioning or sense of safety
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Support may be provided shortly after an incident or in the days that follow, depending on the needs of those affected and the context of the situation.
Nature of the Support Provided
Critical Incident Support focuses on stabilization, grounding, and psychoeducational support during an acute period.
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Services may include:
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• Individual or group support sessions
• Assistance understanding common stress responses following critical incidents
• Support with emotional regulation and grounding
• Providing a contained space for processing immediate reactions
• Identifying when additional or ongoing support may be appropriate
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The goal is to reduce acute distress, normalize responses, and support adaptive coping during the immediate post-incident phase.
Structure and Scope
This service is time-limited and situational.
Support may be provided through:
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• Individual support sessions
• Group-based or classroom-based support
• On-site or virtual sessions
• Brief follow-up as appropriate
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Services are typically coordinated with organizational leadership or administration and are structured to meet the needs of the specific situation.
How This Differs From Ongoing Therapy
Critical Incident Support is not a substitute for psychotherapy or ongoing mental health treatment.
It is time-limited and focused on stabilization, education, and short-term support in the immediate aftermath of an event. It is designed to be supportive and contained, without requiring detailed retelling of events.
When ongoing care is needed, referrals and next-step recommendations may be provided.
Who This Service Is For
Critical Incident Support is intended for:
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• Schools and school districts
• Organizations and workplaces
• Community groups or agencies
• Individuals or groups affected by a specific critical incident
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Services are provided within a clearly defined scope and timeframe.
Next Steps
If your organization is seeking short-term support after a critical incident, reach out to discuss the situation and determine fit.​
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​I’ll ask a few brief questions (what happened, who is affected, timing, and preferred format), and then recommend a scope for support.
Scope, format, and fees are discussed based on the needs of the situation.
All inquiries are handled with discretion and care.
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Formats Available
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On-site support in a school or workplace setting (Scottsdale area)
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Virtual support for groups or individuals across AZ, CA, and MA
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Group sessions (staff, classroom, team)
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Individual sessions for those needing a private, contained space
What to Expect​
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A brief consultation to understand what occurred and who is affected
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A recommended scope (same-day / next-day support, group vs. individual, follow-up if needed)
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Clear boundaries around what this service can and cannot provide