First Responder and Veteran Treatment
Trauma-informed, dual-diagnosis care for law enforcement, first responders, veterans, active duty service members,
and their families, on our 75-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio and Austin.
Specialized Care for Those Who Serve
As the wife of a police officer and military veteran, Windmill Wellness Ranch founder Shannon Malish knows how important trauma resolution is for the first responders, veterans, and service members who protect our communities and our country here in the United States. That is why Windmill Wellness Ranch specializes in treating law enforcement, first responders, veterans, and active duty service members, and in supporting their spouses and children every step of the way.
See What Makes Windmill Different
A closer look at what makes Windmill Wellness Ranch different and the approach we take to help people heal.
The Unique Struggles Those Who Serve Face
We understand the many struggles that first responders, veterans, and active duty service members carry, from the daily demands of the job and of service that most civilians never experience. These can include mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Many of those who serve live with unresolved trauma and often end up self-medicating with alcohol or other substances.
Our clinicians are trauma trained, and we even have ex-veteran master’s-level clinicians and staff trained specifically for this population, so the people caring for you understand the life you have lived.
Support for the Families of Those Who Serve
When someone we love serves, the whole family carries it too. While we treat the first responder, veteran, or service member, we support their spouse and children throughout the process. Our therapists are trained to understand the different dynamic of living with someone who serves, from accepting a less than ordinary schedule, to living with an expectation of perfectionism, to communication that can suffer from the need to stay tough and never show weakness.
Through our Family Program, loved ones take part in weekly family workshops and education that help them understand addiction and trauma and learn how to support their loved one through recovery, so the whole family can heal together and no one is left to navigate it alone.
Therapies That Help Those Who Serve Heal
We have seen incredible results treating first responders, veterans, and service members with a unique set of therapies, including EMDR and iTMS™. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for treating trauma.
iTMS™ is a non-invasive, low-amplitude treatment that applies magnetic energy to the affected areas of the brain through neuromodulation, helping to balance the areas that are not functioning at their full potential. It is used for depression, anxiety, ADD, and more, with a 90% efficacy rate.
Your Family Is Supported Every Step of the Way
While we treat the first responder, veteran, or service member, we support their spouse and children throughout, with clinicians who understand the demands of a life spent serving others. Healing is possible, and you do not have to carry it alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Windmill Wellness Ranch specialize in treating first responders, veterans, and service members?+
Yes. Founded by Shannon Malish, the wife of a police officer and military veteran, Windmill Wellness Ranch specializes in treating law enforcement, first responders, veterans, and active duty service members, and in supporting their spouses and children throughout the process.
Does Windmill Wellness Ranch treat active duty service members and veterans?+
Yes. Along with law enforcement and first responders, we treat active duty service members and veterans, with trauma-trained and ex-veteran master's-level clinicians who understand military life and service.
What challenges do first responders and service members commonly face?+
First responders, veterans, and service members carry daily stresses most civilians never experience, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Many live with unresolved trauma and end up self-medicating with alcohol or other substances.
Do you support the families of those who serve?+
Yes. While we treat the first responder, veteran, or service member, we support their spouse and children throughout. Our therapists understand the dynamic of living with someone who serves, from an unusual schedule to the expectation of perfectionism and the communication challenges that come from staying tough, and our Family Program helps the whole family heal together.
What therapies do you use to treat first responders, veterans, and service members?+
We use a unique set of therapies, including EMDR and iTMS. EMDR is a researched, effective psychotherapy for trauma, and iTMS is a non-invasive neuromodulation treatment for depression, anxiety, ADD, and more, with a 90% efficacy rate.
Do your clinicians have experience with this population?+
Yes. Our clinicians are trauma trained, and we have ex-veteran master's-level clinicians and staff trained specifically to care for first responders, veterans, service members, and their families.
How do I get help for myself or someone I love who serves?+
If you or a loved one is looking for help, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions team. We are honored to serve those who protect us.
Reach Out for Help Today
If you or a loved one is looking for help, please do not hesitate to contact us today. We are happy to serve those who protect us.