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First Responders + Athletes

Mental Health Support for First Responders and Athletes in Plymouth, MI

Specialized care for those who serve and compete.

Your career demands everything from you. Whether you are protecting your community as a police officer or firefighter, or pushing your body to its limits as an athlete, the mental health challenges you face are unique. At Momentum Mental Health, PLLC, we understand the specific pressures you carry. Come as you are, and we will work through it together with personalized medication management and collaborative mental health care.

Understanding the challenges

First responders and athletes share something most people do not fully understand: careers that demand peak performance under extreme pressure. Police officers and firefighters witness traumatic events, work irregular schedules, and carry the weight of public safety. Athletes push through physical pain, face constant performance evaluation, and often struggle with identity beyond their sport.

These unique stressors can lead to anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and other mental health conditions that require specialized understanding. The stigma surrounding mental health in these fields often prevents people from seeking the help they need. But seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. And the right treatment approach can help you perform better, not worse.

Seeking support is a sign of strength. We are here when you are ready.

Who We Support

Specialized Care for High-Performance Careers

Police Officers

Law enforcement professionals facing stress, trauma exposure, shift work challenges, and the unique mental health impacts of a career in service and protection. We understand the weight of what you carry.

Firefighters and EMTs

Fire department and emergency medical personnel dealing with traumatic scene exposure, physical demands, sleep disruption, and the emotional toll of emergency response work.

Competitive Athletes

Athletes managing performance anxiety, injury-related depression, identity concerns, and the mental health aspects of high-level competition. Treatment that supports your performance, not one that works against it.

Veterans and Military Personnel

Service members and veterans navigating the transition between military and civilian life, trauma exposure, and the unique mental health demands of military service.

A Different Approach to Mental Health Care

We focus on medication management and collaborative care that recognizes the realities of your career. Treatment that fits around demanding schedules, maintains peak performance capabilities, and addresses the specific mental health impacts of high-stress roles.

Performance-Aware Medication Selection

We carefully select and monitor medications to ensure they support your mental health without interfering with alertness, physical capabilities, or the decision-making abilities required in your job. Every recommendation considers your specific career demands.

Schedule-Flexible Appointments

We understand the demanding and irregular schedules of first responders and athletes. We work with you to schedule appointments at times that fit your work shifts, training schedule, and competition calendar. Telehealth follow-up options are available at provider discretion.

De-Prescribing When Needed

When medications are not helping or are causing unwanted side effects, including effects that may impact job performance or athletic capability, we also provide de-prescribing services to safely reduce or eliminate unnecessary medications.

Questions About Mental Health Care for First Responders and Athletes

Yes, we specialize in treating first responders and understand the specific mental health impacts of law enforcement and firefighting careers, including trauma exposure, shift work stress, and performance pressures. Our treatment approach considers your work demands and the need to maintain peak performance.

We carefully select and monitor medications to ensure they support your mental health without interfering with alertness, physical capabilities, or decision-making abilities required in your job. Treatment plans are designed specifically around your performance needs.

We provide medication management specifically tailored for athletes, addressing performance anxiety while maintaining the mental clarity and physical performance needed for competition. Treatment is coordinated with any sports psychology or therapy support you may have.

We offer de-prescribing services to safely review and potentially reduce medications that may be impacting your athletic performance. This process is done gradually and carefully to maintain your mental health stability while optimizing performance.

We understand the demanding and irregular schedules of first responders and athletes. We work with you to schedule appointments at times that fit your work shifts, training schedule, and competition calendar. Telehealth follow-up options are available at provider discretion.

Yes, we accept most major insurance plans including BCBS, Aetna, BCN and Priority Health. Cash pay is also available. Initial evaluation: $300. Follow-up appointments: $125.