This week, we have Jess Letoureanu, LCPC, discussing a variety of topics regarding her work with public safety providers. We discuss physical health supporting mental health, red flags, breath work, the physiology behind anxiety and panic, and so much more. Letourneau is a wealth of knowledge, a straight shooter, and pulls no punches.

More of Jessica's work explaining the Polyvagal Theory:

Exploring the Polyvagal Theory in the Fire Service - Demio

Jessica's Bio:

Jessica LeTourneau, LCPC has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. She has been established in private practice since 2013 and is the CEO of New Perspectives. Prior to private practice, Jessica worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings such as inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, residential treatment, Veterans Affairs intensive outpatient programs, in-home behavioral intervention, and outpatient clinics. She is most passionate about treating military veterans, law enforcement, and first responders.

In addition to her tenure in the mental health field, Jessica has an extensive background in health and fitness. She worked as a CrossFit Coach, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor for 15 years. It is her belief that mental and physical health go “hand and hand.” When the mind is healthy, the body follows suit.

Jessica utilizes a direct, strength-based approach when educating clients about trauma, attachment responses, creative coping strategies, and the autonomic nervous system. Her approach incorporates research from attachment theory, neuroscience, internal family systems model, somatic resourcing, Brainspotting, and EMDR therapy.