By dedicating ourselves to this important mission, we hope to make a positive impact on the lives of those who serve and protect our communities.
The goal of the Tenacity Institute is to develop Resilence, wellness Practices, coping skills and preventative behaviors to manage occuptional stress of being a first responders and train mental health providers to work effectively with first responders and emergency healthcare provider.
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” They are the backbone of our communities, always ready to serve and protect. At Tenacity Institute, we are proud to support these brave men and women. “
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder
why choose us
In today’s fast-paced world, the demanding nature of being a first responder can take a toll on mental health and well-being. As a result, finding reliable and specialized support is crucial for first responder departments and their families. The Tenacity Institute provides group and individual services which include:
The Tenacity Institute stands out as a beacon of support, offering educational and clinical services aimed at empowering first responders and their families to navigate the unique challenges they face.
Aligning to your purpose, helps to reframe difficult moments. Identify why you serve as a first responder, a small piece of wisdom you gained from the recent call, and one small win you had at the call.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder
our steps
These steps assist first responders in processing difficult calls and decrease the likelihood of developing compassion fatigue.
Group and Individual Debriefings: Dr. Davis-Gage offers free debriefing services of local first responders and is available to organize group debriefings. Please call or email her at 319-463-3860 or thetenacityinstitute@gmail.com
Clinical Services: If you are interested in accessing clinical and counseling services, please schedule a free initial phone screening at https://darcie-davis-gage.clientsecure.me/ or call 319-463-3860. Please leave a message and Dr. Davis-Gage will call you back.
During the free initial phone screening, Dr. Davis-Gage will explain the different approaches, services, and scheduling. The services are designed to be flexible and meet the needs of clients. Sessions can be 30-90 minutes and can be scheduled face to face, online, or use the outside walk and talk option. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance is accepted and self-pay with flexible payment programs are available. The hope is that with this flexibility, more individuals will take advantage of the services.
Specialized Counseling Services:
Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Iowa with over twenty years of experience in mental health counseling, consulting, and education. I am currently accepting new clients. I work with adults and couples.
I provide counseling and consulting services to both adults and couples.
I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which is an evidence-based eye movement therapy used to treat trauma symptoms, anxiety, occupational stress. performance difficulties, and a variety of other issues. ART is an evidence-based practice, directive and specific. ART uses the client’s ability to imagine their troubling “scenes” and monitor their bodily sensation. Clients can choose how much they want to verbally share with me about their scenes. Clients do not need to verbally recount their scenes that cause distress for ART to be effective.
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