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Well·ness
/ˈwelnəs/
noun
the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal
Re·cov·er·y
/rəˈkəv(ə)rē/
noun
a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength
the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost
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Sarah Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with multiple years of experience working with first responders. She has a master’s degree in counseling with specialization in trauma and crisis counseling and is currently seeking her doctoral degree in human services with a research focus on mental health treatment and education for first responders. Sarah is the Clinical Director for Virginia First Responder Support Services, a Certified First Responder Counselor, and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). For fun Sarah enjoys reading novels and bird watching.
Sarah Thompson, LPC
Ben has been a career firefighter for the Harrisonburg Fire Department in Harrisonburg, Va. for 13 years. He is also a member of Weyers Cave Fire Company with over 23 years of firefighting experience. He is a Heavy Tactical Rescue technician, a HazMat technician, a member of the Fire Prevention and Public Education Program, and an Assistant Fire Marshal. Ben has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Fire Science and has recently enrolled in a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling program to achieve his goal of becoming a therapist. Ben has also been serving his brothers and sisters as the Executive Director of Virginia First Responder Support Services since 2017.
Ben Thompson, Peer Coordinator
Miranda Coffey, Counseling Student Intern
Miranda is currently a student intern at Thin Line Wellness and Recovery and is in her final year of her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Walden University. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2017 from Mary Baldwin University and maintains her Qualified Developmental Disability Professional credential. She has multiple years working in the medical field as a volunteer EMT and nursing assistant in physician’s offices, local nursing homes, and at the Sentara emergency room. She also has experience working with the REACH crisis team as a prevention case manager for youth and adults. She maintains her passion for helping others and provides therapeutic care using a person-centered approach and will be a great addition to the culturally competent team at Thin Line Wellness And Recovery.
Athena is a female English Mastiff bred by Hooligan Mastiffs out of Troy, Virginia. At the time of this writing she is 9 months old. She completed her Basic Obedience and AKS STAR Puppy Training with Leader of the Pack Dog Training out of Verona, Virginia. Until she is a year old she will practice socialization, desensitization, basic obedience, and will work toward passing the Canine Good Citizen test with the goal of accomplishing her official Therapy Dog Certification at 1 year of age.