I’m Dr. Emily Cnapich—though most people just call me Dr. C. I’m a licensed psychologist in both Texas and Utah, and I’ve built my education, training, and career to support first responder wellness.

My path into this work began during my graduate training, where I became immersed in providing peer support and behavioral health training to many different first responder agencies in South Florida. During that time, I learned a great deal about first responder culture, and developed a deep respect and appreciation for the camaraderie, selflessness, and—let’s face it—dark humor that define this line of work.

As my training continued, I worked in trauma-focused settings, assessing and treating PTSD in active duty military and veterans. I later served as a Police Psychologist with the San Antonio Police Department, where I put the combination of my clinical and cultural expertise to work.

Now, through High Ground Psychology, my goal is to create a space where you do not have to explain your job to feel understood, and where you can actually put down some of what you’ve been carrying. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with real, human connection—because effective therapy requires both.