Episode 680: Trauma is Trauma with Dr. Trevor Wilkins

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Dr. Trevor Wilkins A.K.A "The Angry Viking Therapist." Dr. Wilkins is a licensed professional clinical counselor in the Lexington, KY area, specializing in the symptoms related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Trevor is a 15-year veteran of uniformed law enforcement, serving with both the Kentucky State Police and the Lexington Kentucky Police agencies.  Prior to his service as a law enforcement officer, Trevor was a firefighter, emergency medical technician, and a public safety dispatcher. Trevor’s experience and commitment to serving the community in high-stress environments have allowed him to personally understand the effects of trauma on an individual’s life and mental health. Trevor is trained and experienced in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (at The Soldier Center), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (at Chicago REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (at The Beck Institute), Family Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Systems Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and can provide psycho- education about the direct effects of trauma and depression on the body. Trevor talks about his transition from the world of law enforcement to becoming a licensed counselor and the stories and lessons learned along the way.  Visit Dr. Wilkins website here: https://www.theangryvikingtherapist.com/About-us/  If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining