My name is Dr. Lea Sullivan and I am a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Approved Supervisor, National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT). I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies with a concentration in Trauma & Crisis Counseling. My dissertation was on firefighter resilience, which is my passion! In addition to my private practice, I am the Staff Mental Health Program Director within a fire department where I have developed and implement the first ever attachment-based mental health program for firefighters. I love my work and am thrilled to share my knowledge and culturally-competent expertise!I have been married to my husband since 1994. Truthfully, EFT therapy saved our marriage. We continue to commit to one another every day. I practice what I preach. I understand the fear of being vulnerable which at times, can feel paralyzing. I have also experienced the reward of intimacy and security, hard-earned by couples who take the risk of emotional vulnerability and transparency.I do not fully understand why first responders began seeking me out for therapy over a decade ago. I do know however, that it is through the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model that first responder individuals and couples have found the safety to explore their deep attachment longings and learn a new way to be heard and understood, even within themselves.I merge the EFT model of therapy with the cultural competence of fire service, creating a unique environment for firefighters and their intimate partners to find emotional safety and secure attachment.