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CALL/TEXT 360-819-0525
Jennifer Koch, Psy.D.
Dr. Jennifer Koch, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treatment for first responders, including police, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other public safety professionals.
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Jennifer brings a direct, steady, and collaborative presence to therapy. She helps clients understand how years of exposure to critical incidents shape their nervous system, impact their emotions, and influence relationships. Her work centers on strengthening emotional regulation, restoring a sense of safety, and making sense of experiences that are often minimized or carried alone in public safety roles.​
Who I Work With
My practice is dedicated to serving first responders. Clients seek therapy for a range of concerns: cumulative trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, family dynamics, and unresolved experiences from earlier in life. Therapy is a place to address both the impact of the job and the broader challenges that affect your well-being.
Why I Work With First Responders
I’ve chosen to work with first responders because your experiences are real, your stress is real, and the culture often tells you to push through it without support. The truth is that years of exposure to trauma and responsibility change people, even the strongest ones.
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You carry stories, images, and responsibilities that don’t leave when the shift ends. You deserve a place where you don’t have to explain the culture, minimize what you’ve seen, or pretend you’re fine. You deserve a space where you can be honest, understood, and supported by someone who gets both the weight of the job and the courage it takes to show up here. I offer the opportunity for you to talk openly, unpack what you’ve carried, and actually feel heard.
How I Help
I help first responders make sense of the experiences—both on and off the job—that are affecting their daily life. While many clients come in because of work-related trauma, just as many are struggling with relationships, childhood experiences, or the day-to-day challenges that come with being human. All of it is welcome here.
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My approach is steady, direct, and practical. I use EMDR, CBT, and other trauma-focused methods to help you process difficult memories, understand what your nervous system is doing, and get more control over your reactions. We focus on strengthening emotional regulation, improving functioning, and building proficiency with tools you can use immediately—not just in crisis, but in everyday life.
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We work at a pace that feels safe and manageable, with clear goals and a plan that moves you forward. My goal is to help you feel grounded, capable, and more like yourself again—both on and off duty.
What to Expect in Therapy
Therapy with me is structured and collaborative. In our first session, we’ll review your history, clarify your symptoms, and identify the goals that matter most to you. I provide guidance and direct feedback while also moving at a pace that feels safe and manageable. In ongoing therapy, the process is highly individualized. We’ll work at a pace that fits your goals and your needs—whether that’s short-term skill building, targeted trauma work, or longer-term support.
Contact
Front Desk: 360-819-0525 (Call/Text)
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Direct Line: 360-485-2806 (Call/Text)
Email: drjenniferkoch@gmail.com
Insurance & Fees
​​Accepting: Regence, Premera, First Choice, Cigna
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L & I (Workers Comp) claims are accepted
​Private Pay Fees: Intake $325, 60 Min Sessions $300​
New Clients
New clients get started here.
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Accepting new first responder clients for waitlist. Current wait time is approximately 4-6 months.
​​In person appointments are available in Tumwater, WA.
Telehealth available nationwide to anyone in Psypact participating states. I have been granted "Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology".
