Tampa Bay Psychology Associates is a premiere, psychological practice specializing in First Responders & their families.
TBPA utilizes evidenced-based treatment practices to restore mental fitness and improve resiliency. The TBPA team works to make officer mental wellness a priority from hire to retire.
First Responders & Public Safety
Tampa Bay Psychology Associates includes a team of mental health professionals that specialize in the treatment and evaluation of Law Enforcement (LEOS), Fire Fighters EMS, corrections, federal agents, dispatchers and other public safety/emergency responders.
Over the past several years, TBPA has worked closely with various police and fire departments, building a collaborative relationship between first responders and mental health. The goal is to not only build resiliency in first responders, but also to assist in their efforts to serve the community and maintain personal safety.
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Psychology should be just as concerned with building strength as with repairing damages
– Martin Seligman
Meet Dr. Benson, Lead Psychologist of TBPA
Dr Brandy Benson, Lead Psychologist of TBPA, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral health and wellness of First Responders. Her clientele ranges from law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical personnel, dispatchers, federal agents, and family members. She has worked closely with various police and fire rescue agencies across the state of Florida, as well as agencies under the Department of Justice and the Department of Corrections. Dr. Benson’s areas of service include crisis intervention, trauma therapy, EAP, and Officer Mental Wellness program development and provision. She also specializes in fitness-for-duty, pre-employment, post-incident, and psychological clearance evaluations.
Therapy
Therapy is intended to provide a judgment-free environment through which a person can explore his or her thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These services integrate evidenced based practices that have been proven effective in the most common areas of concern present in therapy.
Training
Trainings can build resiliency or further skill development for specialty units or overall departments. Training approaches are evidenced-based, culturally relevant, and experientially informed to provide the most relevant and contemporary information.
Testing
TBPA specializes in pre-employment, fitness-for-duty, security clearance, and post-incident evaluations. Testing batteries are determined by the psychologist during an initial interview and vary depending on the identified problem or areas of concern.