Brooke Bartlett, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of Center for Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress Inc. (CTAS). In addition to being a trauma specialist, Dr. Bartlett spent the entirety of her 10+ years of doctoral training in the therapy room and out in the field specializing in improving the mental health of first responders, military members, and trauma-exposed civilians. She also has an extensive research history examining traumatic stress and associated correlates with dozens of presentations at national and international conferences, over 20 publications in scientific journals, and a published book chapter. She is immensely passionate about empowering others through strength and resilience, and she has dedicated her professional efforts to doing just that. She opened CTAS with the mission of improving wellness for all by providing a range of culturally competent, effective, and scientifically backed services.