Katelynn Wright, MS, LPC-Associate

First Responder– and Veteran-Informed CounselingHearts and Minds Counseling | Supervised by Dr. Jessica Erickson, DMFT, LPC-S

Hi, I’m Katelynn. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a background that started on the other end of the 9-1-1 line. Since 2018, I’ve served as a dispatcher in multiple Texas communities, working closely with police, fire, and EMS. That experience—and my life at home as the spouse of a law-enforcement officer—shaped how I show up in the therapy room: practical, steady, and deeply respectful of the realities first responders, military members, and their families face.

Clinical Focus & Approach

I support first responders, veterans and service members, their partners and families, and anyone navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, or major life transitions. My style is collaborative and down-to-earth. We’ll set goals together, move at your pace, and build skills you can use between sessions—grounding and nervous-system regulation, sleep and shift-work routines, communication and boundary tools. I’m trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) and integrate holistic, person-centered strategies so we treat the whole you—not just a symptom list.

Common themes in my work include cumulative stress, critical-incident aftereffects, moral injury, family strain, and the challenge of “turning it off” after a shift or deployment. When helpful, I welcome partners or family members to join for sessions focused on support and connection.

Education & Training

• MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Midwestern State University

• BS — Tarleton State University

• AS — Navarro College

• Doctoral Student (Marriage & Family Therapy) — Texas Wesleyan UniversityResearch interest: how first responder work impacts relationships

What to Expect

You’ll find a calm, judgment-free space, clear next steps, and a teammate in your corner. Whether you prefer in-person or virtual sessions, I’m here to help you feel less alone, more equipped, and more in control of what comes next.

Katelynn Wright is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas, supervised by Dr. Jessica Erickson, DMFT, LPC-S. Sessions are offered through Hearts and Minds Counseling.