Licensed Psychologist
First Responder Psychology
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Dr. Conn is a former police officer, as well as the daughter and wife of police officers, and is a Licensed Psychologist, specializing in police stress, trauma, coping, and resilience. She is Board Certified in Police & Public Safety Psychology with 28 years of combined experience in the first responder field. She began as a dispatcher before becoming an officer with the Fort Worth Police Department, then earning her doctorate in Counseling Psychology. She supports first responder agencies with critical incident stress management, peer support, and mental health training. She is an approved instructor for the Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol (ASAP) as well as an ICISF instructor for Group Crisis Intervention and Assisting Individuals in Crisis.
Dr. Conn presents across the U.S. and Canada on peer support and resilience, sharing wisdom gained from her police experience, research, and therapy practice. She is the author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel, which has received high praise for being practical, easy to read, and helpful. She has authored dozens of articles and book chapters relating to first responder mental health.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM MT