Business Details
7 Years
experience
Military & First Responder Mental Health Counseling in Pittsburg, KS
Founded in 2019, Got Your Six Counseling was established to address the unique mental health needs of military service members, first responders, and their families. Our practice combines in-person and telehealth services to ensure accessibility for clients in Kansas and Missouri. As a veteran and spouse of a law enforcement officer, owner Melissa Austin brings firsthand understanding of the stressors inherent to these professions. Our team prioritizes creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can navigate challenges like deployment stress, work-life balance, and family dynamics.With over 25 years of clinical experience, including roles at Crawford County Mental Health, we offer personalized care rooted in resilience-building and trauma-informed approaches. Our commitment to this community is reflected in flexible service delivery options and a focus on practical, sustainable coping strategies. We maintain rigorous professional standards while emphasizing compassionate, individualized support for every client.
Services
Individual Counseling
Military Counseling
First Responder Therapy
Telehealth Services
Clinical Supervision
Couples Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Our owner has 25+ years of clinical experience with military and first responder populations
- We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions for Kansas and Missouri residents
- Veteran-owned practice with firsthand understanding of profession-specific stressors
- Free 15-minute consultation to ensure proper therapist-client matching
- Trauma-informed approach addressing deployment stress and family dynamics
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored mental health support for adults facing life challenges. Our trauma-informed approach addresses stress management, personal growth, and coping strategies. Clients develop self-awareness and healthier relationship patterns through evidence-based techniques adapted to individual needs and professional demands.
Military Counseling
Specialized care for service members and veterans dealing with deployment stress and military life transitions. We address combat-related trauma, reintegration challenges, and family dynamics using clinically proven methods. Our veteran clinician understands military culture and its unique psychological demands.
Telehealth Services
Secure virtual counseling available to Kansas and Missouri residents. This convenient option maintains clinical effectiveness while eliminating geographic barriers. Sessions use encrypted platforms to ensure privacy and accommodate busy schedules for military and first responder clients.
First Responder Therapy
Targeted mental health support for law enforcement, firefighters, and medical responders. Our trauma-informed care addresses occupational stress, critical incident processing, and work-life balance. We help first responders build resilience while maintaining professional effectiveness in high-pressure roles.
Couples Counseling
Guided relationship improvement sessions for partners navigating communication challenges. We help couples develop healthier interaction patterns, resolve conflicts constructively, and strengthen emotional connections. Our approach addresses both general relationship issues and profession-specific stressors affecting military and first responder families.
People
Melissa Austin
Owner/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Veteran clinician with 25+ years of experience in military and first responder mental health. Serves as both practitioner and advocate, combining personal understanding of service-related stressors with clinical expertise to support clients' resilience and growth.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for military families?
We provide individual and couples counseling addressing deployment stress, reintegration challenges, and family dynamics. Our trauma-informed approach helps military families build resilience and maintain healthy relationships.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth sessions for Kansas and Missouri residents. Virtual appointments maintain clinical effectiveness while offering flexibility for busy schedules and remote locations.
How do first responders benefit from your counseling services?
Our trauma-informed care addresses occupational stress, critical incident processing, and work-life balance challenges specific to first responders. We help build resilience while maintaining professional effectiveness in high-pressure roles.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for appointment changes or cancellations to avoid session fees. This policy ensures fair access to care for all clients while maintaining scheduling integrity.
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
We operate as private pay providers to maintain client confidentiality and service flexibility. However, we can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement depending on your specific plan.
