After earning a degree in criminal justice, serving as an O'Fallon Police Officer and a deputy in Lincoln County, Sierra Koester is now a private practice counselor who specializes in counseling survivors of trauma. She is EMDR trained, which is a proven approach to help survivors of trauma. Men and women in service positions are still at risk when they are not in harm's way. Even when the uniform is hung up and the boots tucked away, there is still a possibility of silent but deadly dangers such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health issues. Sometimes the signs and symptoms appear silent, but sometimes they are hiding in plain sight. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms in yourself and others and know where to turn for help.

Note: Sierra Koester practices under the supervision of Dona Schaefer.