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You Carry a Lot. You Don’t Have to Carry it Alone.

Confidential therapy for cops and first responders who don’t want it tied to the job.

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  • Work in law enforcement or first responder roles and are used to handling high-stress situations

  • Feel like they are always “on,” even off the clock

  • Struggle to talk about what’s going on with people who don’t understand the job

  • Notice stress showing up in sleep, mood, or relationships

  • Are used to being the one others rely on and don’t often have a place to put their own stuff.

  • Prefer a space that is completely separate from their department or workplace

For those who…

My approach:

  • Confidential and independent from your department

  • Direct and practical, without unnecessary fluff

  • Focused on helping you process what you’ve experienced and move forward with clarity and control

How I Work

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Meet Harley

Meet Harley

Harley Whitley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addictions Counselor with a background in crisis response and forensic social work.

She earned her Master of Social Work from MSU Denver in 2022 and has spent her career working alongside law enforcement in high-pressure environments. Harley began as a co-responder within multiple police departments across Colorado and currently works in the Department of Corrections as a Parole Behavioral Health Clinician, collaborating closely with parole officers and individuals re-entering the community.

Her experience is rooted in real-world, high-acuity situations- not just theory.

Harley has developed a deep understanding of the culture, expectations, and challenges that come with law enforcement and first responder roles. She is familiar with the language, the mindset, and the stigma surrounding mental health within these professions.

You won’t have to explain your job here. She already understands it.

Her approach is grounded, direct, and focused on helping you work through whatever you may be carrying- whether that’s stress, trauma, or the cumulative impact of the job over time.

Working Together

Working together is straight-forward, confidential, and focused on what actually matters.

This is a space where you don’t have to explain your job, filter what you say, or overthink how it’s coming across. We focus on what’s going on for you and work through it in a way that makes sense, and keep things practical.

The sections to the right outline what I help with, what to expect, and how to get started.

  • I work with individuals in law enforcement and first responder roles who are navigating the ongoing impact of high-stress environments.

    Common areas we focus on include:

    • Trauma and critical incident stress

    • Chronic stress and burnout

    • Difficulty sleeping or shutting your mind off

    • Substance use and unhealthy coping patterns

    • Anxiety, irritability, or feeling constantly on edge

    • Relationship issues

    • Cumulative impact of the job stress overtime

    You don’t need a specific label or diagnosis to start… Just a sense that something feels off or harder than it should be.

  • Sessions are one-on-one, private, and focused on what’s actually going on for you.

    My approach is direct and practical. We’ll cut through the noise, talk through what you’ve experienced, and work towards solutions that feel realistic and useful in your day-to-day life.

    You won’t need to explain the basics of your job or the culture- you can come in and get straight to what matters.

  • 50-minute sessions

    Sessions are held virtually

    Available for individuals located in Colorado

    Private pay only

    To get started, you can request a free 30-minute phone consultation through the contact form. This is an opportunity to ask questions and see if it feels like a good fit.

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Let’s Talk First

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are used to handling things on your own.

I offer a free 30-minute phone consultation so we can talk, get a sense of what you’re dealing with, and see if working together feels like a good fit.

No pressure, no commitment- just a conversation.

Request Your Free Consultation

  • Call or Text: 720.745.2252

  • Email: Harley@Code4Trauma.com

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