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
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