Shield & Sanctuary Therapy at MMHI
For First Responders, Spiritual Leaders, and Community Protectors
When you are the person others rely on — whether as a first responder, spiritual leader, caregiver, or helper — the weight of responsibility can take a toll on your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Shield & Sanctuary Therapy is designed to provide a private, supportive space for those who serve others, helping you process stress, prevent burnout, and prioritize your own healing.
What We Help With
Burnout and compassion fatigue
Vicarious trauma and PTSD
Work-life imbalance
Depression, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion
Loss of identity beyond the role you serve in
Moral injury or spiritual crisis
Relationship stress related to the demands of your role
Our Approach
Our clinicians understand the pressures that come with being a protector, leader, or helper. Therapy in this space is confidential, supportive, and tailored to the unique challenges faced by those in service roles. We focus on helping you process the emotional weight you carry while rebuilding resilience, identity, and personal fulfillment.
Is This Service Right for Me?
Shield & Sanctuary is for anyone in a high-responsibility or service-oriented role — law enforcement, first responders, spiritual leaders, healthcare workers, and others who are often the ones providing care and protection to others. If you find yourself constantly showing up for everyone else but struggling to find space for your own healing, this service is designed for you.