Business Details
Wheldon Psychological Services
Wheldon Psychological Services was founded on the principle that mental health is foundational to overall well-being. With over a decade of experience in clinical forensic psychology, our team specializes in addressing trauma, anxiety, and performance enhancement through evidence-based interventions. We serve individuals, couples, and families, including first responders, veterans, and trauma-exposed populations. Our approach combines personalized assessment with tailored therapeutic strategies to break unhealthy patterns and foster resilience. We prioritize non-judgmental support, emphasizing psychological safety and empowerment.Our expertise extends to POST-compliant evaluations, behavioral health training, and crisis response. We are committed to community engagement through education, peer support supervision, and advocacy for mental health awareness. Our practice bridges academic rigor with practical application, ensuring clients receive both scientifically validated care and compassionate support. We maintain affiliations with fire service organizations and academic institutions to advance mental health understanding in high-stress professions.
Services
Individual Therapy
Psychological Assessments
Trauma Counseling
Peak Performance Training
Family Therapy
Fire Service Training
Crisis Intervention
Parent-Child Assessments
POST Evaluations
Behavioral Health Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care for first responders and veterans
- Our team provides POST-compliant psychological evaluations
- Specialized in fire service behavioral health training
- Combines academic expertise with clinical practice
- Offers Medicare-accepted mental health services
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Psychologist (PSY27027)
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Our evidence-based approach helps clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional regulation. Sessions focus on enhancing mental resilience for individuals seeking personal growth.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive assessments identify cognitive and emotional needs through standardized testing. We provide detailed reports for educational accommodations and treatment planning. Our evaluations follow POST regulatory guidelines for law enforcement candidates.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized treatment for trauma-exposed populations including first responders and veterans. Our trauma-informed care addresses PTSD symptoms and promotes healing through evidence-based interventions. We incorporate family systems approaches when appropriate.
Peak Performance Training
Mental skills training for high-performance professionals improves focus and stress management. Our program combines sports psychology techniques with occupational stress reduction strategies. Designed for firefighters, law enforcement, and elite professionals.
Fire Service Training
Behavioral health programs tailored for fire departments include suicide prevention and psychological safety training. We provide peer support team supervision and curriculum development for fire service leadership programs.
People
Dr. Kristen Wheldon
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Wheldon is a clinical forensic psychologist with extensive experience in trauma recovery and fire service behavioral health. She founded the Fire Service Psychology Association and previously served as Los Angeles Fire Department's Director of Behavioral Health.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, psychological assessments, trauma counseling, peak performance training, and fire service behavioral health programs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicare and offer private pay options for psychological services and assessments.
What populations do you specialize in?
We specialize in treating first responders, veterans, trauma-exposed individuals, and high-performance professionals.
Are your services confidential?
All psychological services maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical guidelines.
