Our
Team
Passionate About Serving First Responders
Dr. Gina Dunckel
Dr. Dunckel attended the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago where she received a Master's degree, as well as her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology after completing her internship at the Valley Coastal Bend VA. She has extensive experience treating post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sleep disorder, pain management, critical incidents, and adjustment to life's changes (like a divorce, job change, etc.) Dr. Dunckel utilizes an integrative approach of cognitive behavioral and client-centered therapy to promote change. She has been trained in many cognitive-behavioral techniques including mindfulness and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also holds a certification in First Responder Counseling.
Dr. Dunckel has experience with adults, couples, families, children, Veterans, active-duty military families, and physically disabled adults. She has extensive experience treating post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sleep disorder, pain management, and adjustment to life’s changes (like a divorce, job change, etc.) Dr. Dunckel utilizes an integrative approach of cognitive behavioral and client centered therapy to promote change. She has been trained in many cognitive behavioral techniques including mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Her approach to therapy is centered on the belief that clients already have the tools necessary for change, and it is her job to support them while they move toward healing and wholeness. She is passionate about collaborating with her clients, providing a safe environment so they can do the tough work and heal their life wounds. Dr. Dunckel will use the client’s skills and her knowledge to empower them towards the change and healing they desire. She believes in being a life-long learner and will continue her education to provide the most up-to-date treatment possible.
Wendy C. Norris
Wendy is the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas LODD Task Force. She is a Master Certified Chaplain & Instructor, Presiding Officer on the Governor’s Advisory Panel for the Star of Texas Awards for injured and fallen first responders, and serves as a chaplain and first responder for the Forest Bend Fire Department. She also serves on the Texas Department of Health's First Responder Mental Health Working Group and coordinates the Phoenix Project for Injured First Responders working group. She has worked on response teams for local, state and national disasters including: 9/11, hurricanes Katrina, Ike, and Harvey, the Santa Fe ISD shooting, the El Paso Wal-Mart shooting, and led the LODD Task Force response during the West Explosion.
After facing a career-ending injury, Wendy saw the need to fill a gap in the fire service when it came to caring for and supporting first responders that were catastrophically injured in the line of duty. However, her work quickly changed to serving the agencies and families of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel. Recently her work has expanded to developing and implementing postvention support programs and services to agencies and families that have experienced a loss of a first responder due to suicide. She is currently working alongside several leading first responder agencies in Texas to develop programs, policy, and guidelines to care and support first responders that are struggling with mental health issues.