Therapy for Federal Employees & Government Professionals
As military therapists, we have a special interest in supporting former military professionals, federal employees, government professionals, CEOs and C-suite executives, federal law enforcement, and individuals with high level security clearance.
Please know that your privacy is our number one priority. We offer secure, HIPAA compliant online therapy in 38+ states in the US, as well as in-person therapy in Alexandria, VA.
As a federal employee, government contractor, or high level executive, workplace demands and mental health challenges come with the job.
You May Be Experiencing
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High Stress Environments
Government roles can involve high-pressure, high-risk decision making.
Working in crisis situations day in and day out can set the stage for complex mental health issues, such as chronic stress, anxiety and burnout.
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Work-Life Balance Challenges
When you have a highly demanding career, long hours, job-related travel, and/or an unpredictable work schedule, it takes a toll on you and your relationships.
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Trauma
You may have directly experienced traumatic events or been exposed to traumatic content second-hand as part of your job.
If details of what you experienced are haunting you, we can help you with evidence-based approaches to reducing traumatic distress.
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Isolation
If you work remotely or are always traveling for work, it can contribute to feelings of isolation—especially if you’re far away from family and friends.
It can also be hard to integrate into local communities when you’re always moving, or only there for a short time.
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Security Concerns
Threats to your personal safety, or those of your loved ones, can lead to heightened anxiety—the feeling that you’re always looking over your shoulder and can’t let your guard down.
Our therapists can help you learn to deal with the stress of security threats and risks, so that it doesn’t take a toll on your mind and body.
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Frequent Relocations
When you’re moving every few years, it disrupts your routine and sense of stability—for you and your family. It can be hard to maintain relationships, friendships and connections.
This can leave you feeling rootless, disconnected, and alone.
No matter what you’ve seen or experienced, we’re here to support you through it.
We understand that you may be reluctant to see a therapist out of fear of losing your high security clearance.
Know that all personal information that you share within the therapy session remains strictly confidential, in accordance with professional ethical standards and legal requirements. Your attendance in therapy is kept private.
How we’re different
Our therapists are military spouses or relatives, and have extensive experience with government culture and supporting high-level government professionals.
And we are licensed in 38+ states—which means we can continue to provide counseling services if you move or travel for work.
Meet the Team
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![Dr. Monica Reintjes, PhD]()
Dr. Monica Reintjes, PhD
Founder / Licensed Professional Counselor
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![Natasha Benfer, PhD]()
Natasha Benfer, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
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![Blair Farrar, LPC]()
Blair Farrar, LPC
Clinical Supervisor
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![Becky Thieman, LCSW, CSOTP]()
Becky Thieman, LCSW, CSOTP
Clinical Supervisor
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![Jane Keady, MSW, LMSW, LGSW]()
Jane Keady, MSW, LMSW, LGSW
Clinical Social Work Supervisee
Our clients typically come to us with the following mental health issues or experiences:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD + c-PTSD)
Anxiety (OCD, Panic Disorder, Perfectionism)
Depression
Mission-Related Stressors
Handling Sexual Abuse Cases
Exposure to Traumatic Details in the Workplace
Social Isolation
Moral Injury
Physical Safety Concerns
Hypervigilance
Grief and Loss
Infidelity
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Workplace Trauma
Witnessing Death
Burnout
Anger Issues
Sleep Disturbances of Sleep Disorders
Death or a Unit Member
Relationship Difficulties
Relationship Communication Issues
Stress Management
Differences in Parenting Styles
Other Mental Health Issues
confidentiality
We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality for the sake of your career.
Your privacy is our number one priority.
There are very few circumstances in which we would disclose anything about what you have done in your past. Those instances are in accordance with professional ethical standards and legal requirements, and detailed in our FAQ section.
Your information can only be shared with your signed release form. In the event that you need us to respond to a security clearance matter, we would handle it in a discreet manner.
FAQs
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Actively seeking professional care for mental health issues does NOT affect your security clearance nor does it jeopardize your eligibility for a security clearance.
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The military and government is primarily concerned with your ability to perform your duties safely and effectively. If your therapy and any related conditions do not impact your performance, there should be minimal concern.
The military has now become much more accepting of Tricare utilizing its out of network benefits, and making sure families can provide stability for themselves and their families and partnerships.
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All personal information that you share within the therapy session remains strictly confidential, in accordance with professional ethical standards and legal requirements. Your information can only be shared with your signed release form.
The only exceptions in which we may need to report include child abuse, risk of harm to self or others, active suicidality, and elderly abuse.
We don’t hold any paper notes. We work only with HIPAA compliant platforms. We are conservative in our note taking, always keeping the patient’s best interest in mind. We do this, so everyone can feel comfortable.
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Yes. We have clinicians who are PSYPACT state approved, which means the clinician is able to see you across state lines and avoid interrupted treatment.
Additionally, once Counseling Compact application becomes available in 2024 for LPCs, we will also be applying for licensure.
This is a priority for our group practice because we want therapy to be as easily accessible to you as possible.
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If after reading our clinician biographies you are leaning towards a specific clinician – please mention your preference when you fill out your contact form.
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Yes we do. This is considered a branch of the Carefirst conglomerate and is included.