The Wounded Healer and Therapist to First Responders: Deana Kahle

In this episode, therapist Deana Kahle shares her work as a counselor for first responders as well as her incredibly powerful personal story of addiction and recovery.  From trauma to triumph, Deana uses her personal experience alongside her professional knowledge to help her truly connect with and help heal the first responders with whom she works.  

Deana's Bio:

With over 14 years as a mental health professional, Deana Kahle holds a masters degree in counseling psychology and is a licensed psychotherapist in California. As an instructor and wellness advocate primarily serving first responders, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to the conversation. Currently serving as executive director of a large organization that champions first responder mental wellness, she is passionate about fostering open discussions, breaking down mental health stigmas, and providing practical tools for resilience. Deana brings a deeply personal perspective to the concept of the wounded healer. She's excited to share not just clinical insights but also her own stories and reflections to inspire and connect with listeners.

Deana's website: https://copshrink.com/

Deana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copshrink/

Deana's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Copshrink

Silverladder website: https://silverladder.com/blog/

My story (Shane/host): https://silverladder.com/blog/?page_id=963

Intro voice-over artist: C. Neil Williams

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988

Crisis Text Line: Text "Home" to 741741

Mental / Behavioral Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.gov/