Meet Our Team
CEO
M.S.Ed. ,LPC, CPC, CEOLD | President & Founder
Jessica
Introducing Jessica, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas and Nevada. She has a diverse range of expertise and experience. Jessica's professional journey began with the acquisition of Master's Degrees in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from the University of Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Her extensive background encompasses various roles in settings such as residential treatment facilities and non-profit organizations. Jessica specializes in providing support to military service members experiencing combat trauma, PTSD, TBI’s and transition to the civilian sector upon separation. Additionally, she specializes in child/adolescents, pregnant/parenting teen mothers, custody cases, LGBTQIA+ individuals, seniors, and those facing severe mental health conditions like Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. She particularly focuses on guiding individuals dealing with suicidal ideations, homicidal ideations, or self-harm.
Jessica's therapeutic toolkit includes an integrated approach drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Behavioral Therapy (SFBT), and play therapy when working with children. This comprehensive method enables her clients to navigate challenges and achieve a sense of balanced well-being.
Beyond her therapeutic expertise, Jessica is a certified end-of-life doula, providing invaluable support and guidance to individuals and families during this sensitive phase of life. Her practice places significant emphasis on empowering clients to uncover their strengths, nurturing robust support systems, and cultivating healthy lifestyles as the foundation for lasting success.
Jessica's approach highlights the importance of mindfulness, gratitude, and finding purpose and meaning in one's life. Clients working with Jessica find a compassionate guide committed to their growth, resilience, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.
Clinical Director
MSW, LCSW-S,MCLC, YogaFit
Brenda
Brenda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in both Texas and Florida, holding a Master of Social Work degree from Our Lady of the Lake University. She has extensive experience providing mental health support across a wide range of populations and care settings. Her clinical background includes work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups in residential treatment programs, school-based environments, outpatient, and military settings. This diverse experience allows her to meet clients where they are and tailor care to the unique challenges they face.
Brenda’s therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, grounded in evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, and other integrative practices that support emotional regulation and resilience. She works alongside clients to build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and foster meaningful, sustainable change.
In addition to psychotherapy, Brenda is a Master Certified Life Coach through the Certified Life Coach Institute, offering coaching sessions focused on goal-setting, personal growth, and life transitions. She is also a YogaFit Instructor through YogaFit, providing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices to support mind–body awareness, stress reduction, and overall well-being.
Brenda is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating high levels of stress, responsibility, and life transitions. She believes healing happens in a space that is safe, respectful, and empowering and she is committed to helping clients build resilience, restore balance, and reconnect with what matters most in their lives.
Medical Director
Rebekah
Dr. Rebekah, DO, is a double board‑certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine with over a decade of broad-based clinical experience caring for diverse patient populations. She completed a highly selective five-year dual residency at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, one of only a few programs nationwide offering combined training in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine.
She has extensive experience managing complex medical and psychiatric presentations across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings, including pediatric, obstetric, critical care, and trauma medicine, as well as continuity primary care for thousands of patients. Her work also includes service in high-acuity and underserved environments, such as immigration detention facilities and large-scale medical command events.
As an overseeing prescriber, Dr. Rebekah is committed to evidence-based, collaborative psychiatric care that emphasizes patient safety, thoughtful medication management, and whole-person wellness. She partners closely with patients and interdisciplinary teams to align treatment with each individual’s needs, values, and long-term goals.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Rebekah enjoys staying active at Orangetheory Fitness and spending time with her husband and their two energetic toddler daughters.
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Physician Assistant
Addison
Addison is a compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant with a strong foundation in both science and patient-centered care. He earned his undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University in College Station, where his curiosity about human and animal behavior first took root. Driven by a passion for understanding the human experience and promoting mental wellness, he continued his education at the University of Texas Health Science Center, earning his Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Addison has a special interest in working with individuals across the lifespan—serving patients from age two to ninety-nine—with expertise in diagnosing and managing ADHD, ADD, Depression, and Anxiety. Known for his approachable demeanor and thoughtful clinical style, he takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming environment where patients feel truly seen and supported.
Now beginning his journey with First Responder Therapy Solutions, Addison brings both skill and sincerity to his work with first responders and their families. His calm, compassionate presence and strong diagnostic skills make him a valuable addition to the team, committed to helping individuals build resilience, find balance, and rediscover joy in their daily lives.
In his spare time, Addison enjoys spending time outdoors and relaxing with his Newfoundland, Maggie. Whether it’s going for walks, exploring Texas parks, or simply spending a quiet evening with his loyal companion, he values the balance and connection that time with Maggie brings to his life.
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Crystal
Crystal is a Board‑Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 10 years of frontline experience in emergency room trauma, child abuse response, and adolescent mental health. Her work in high‑acuity settings has shaped a strong dedication to trauma‑informed, compassionate, and evidence‑based psychiatric care, with a focus on early intervention across the lifespan.
She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Chamberlain University. In recent years, Crystal has deepened her expertise in diagnosing and treating complex mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, conduct disorders, autism, ADHD, and PTSD. She integrates her emergency‑care background with advanced psychiatric training to provide thoughtful, culturally responsive, and resilience‑focused care for children, adolescents, and adults.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chief Growth & Strategy Officer
Christa
Christa Morter serves as the Chief Growth & Strategy Officer (CGSO) for First Responder Therapy Solutions, where she leads organizational growth, strategic partnerships, and long-term vision in support of first responders, veterans, and their families. With a background that spans military service, behavioral health leadership, and business development, Christa brings a rare blend of operational discipline, empathy, and strategic insight to the organization.
A retired Air National Guard Loadmaster Instructor with over two decades of service, Christa understands firsthand the cumulative stress, moral injury, and trauma faced by those who serve. She has translated that lived experience into impactful civilian leadership roles, helping scale mission-driven organizations while preserving clinical integrity and cultural trust. In her role as CGSO, she focuses on sustainable expansion, program innovation, cross-sector partnerships, and aligning strategy with the core mission of delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care.
Christa is deeply committed to building systems that support both those receiving care and those providing it. Her leadership is rooted in resilience, accountability, and connection—ensuring First Responder Therapy Solutions continues to grow thoughtfully while staying grounded in the people it serves.
Clinician
Payton
Payton Bostick, MS, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and a National Certified Counselor. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado.
Payton brings a broad range of clinical experience across multiple levels of care, including primary care mental health integration, outpatient behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric services, and intensive outpatient programs. She has worked with diverse populations navigating life transitions, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar spectrum disorders.
Her therapeutic approach is individualized and integrative, drawing primarily from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Payton is committed to compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented care that supports clients in their healing, fosters resilience, and promotes meaningful growth.
Clinician
Cynthia
Cynthia MA, LPC Associate, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2025 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cynthia brings over six years of experience in mental health services, along with several years of work supporting youth in educational settings.
Cynthia has worked with diverse populations across community mental health, outpatient counseling, criminal justice–involved settings, and substance use treatment. Her experience includes supporting individuals with complex psychosocial stressors while navigating life changes, chronic trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
Her therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and individualized, integrating evidence-based practices and behavioral interventions to meet each client’s unique needs. Cynthia values creating a supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship and works alongside clients to develop meaningful goals, increase self-awareness, and build practical skills that promote growth and resilience.
Chief Operating Officer
Jason
Jason is a technology leader with a passion for building efficient, scalable systems and improving collaboration to help teams achieve their best work.
With a DevOps engineering background, he brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset to his role as Chief Operating Officer, connecting technology strategy with day-to-day operations.
Known for his hands-on leadership, Jason enjoys mentoring teams and sharing best practices. At First Responder Therapy Solutions, he focuses on making operations smoother, smarter, and aligned with long-term goals, balancing technical expertise with real-world practicality to support grow while maintaining efficiency and stability.
Administrative Director, CBCS
Alec
As Administrative Director for the office, Alec oversees day-to-day operations to create an efficient, well-organized, and welcoming environment for both patients and staff.
With his background as a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, he also manages medical billing and coding to help ensure insurance claims are accurate, compliant, and processed smoothly.
Marketing Director
Kristina
Kristina is a seasoned marketing professional with a background in sales, copywriting, and creative direction. She manages the First Responder Therapy Solutions communications strategy, develops the digital and print marketing assets, and oversees the organization’s business development efforts.
Disservice Dog
Joan Crawford
You might think she’s cranky. We like to think she demonstrates a highly developed capacity for setting and maintaining firm boundaries.
Gluttonous? Not our little Joan! This is a dog with clear goals and excellent follow-through who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go for it. (Even if that thing happens to be a carne guisada taco completely unsuitable for dog consumption.)
Underneath the edgy exterior, Joan’s baseline is remarkably regulated: calm, stable, and with an impressive commitment to hydration and rest. Her presence has a soothing, co-regulating effect on both children and adults.
Within the First Responder Therapy Solutions team, Joan functions as an unofficial emotional support facilitator and attunement specialist. She is a beloved and essential member of our clinical ecosystem—part mascot, part co-therapist, and fully herself.