Mental Health and Wellness Services

Dr. Tyson Radons is honored to connect with the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police as one of the dedicated mental health partners. Dr. Radons brings a thoughtful, no-nonsense approach to psychological care, grounded in deep respect for the complexities of high-stakes professions and the people who serve within them. His path to serving first responders represents a unique convergence of lived experience and specialized expertise- one that began on patrol rather than in a classroom.

For over a decade, Dr. Radons wore the badge with the Vancouver Police Department, serving in roles that spanned from field training officer and mental health officer to acting sergeant. However, it was his work as a supervisor in the Crisis Negotiator Unit that fundamentally changed his professional trajectory. Call after call, he witnessed something that troubled him deeply: exceptional officers struggling silently after critical incidents, met with well-intentioned but generic support systems that missed the mark. He saw firsthand how mental health recovery is profoundly personal, yet his colleagues were too often offered cookie-cutter solutions that failed to honor their individual experiences or the unique cultural context of law enforcement.

This realization, combined with his own family's multi-generational connection to first responder work as a son and brother of those who serve, compelled Dr. Radons to make a difficult decision. He left the career he loved to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Denver, driven by a singular purpose, to become the kind of clinician their profession desperately needs but struggles to find.

With extensive training across assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions, Dr. Radons specializes in working with individuals and couples navigating chronic stress, moral injury, identity strain, trauma exposure, and the cumulative psychological toll of service-oriented careers. He has worked as an in-house clinician for a medium size police agency and as a wellness specialist and crisis consultant for the Denver Department of Public Safety.

To the Colorado FOP family: Dr. Radons believes that your mental health isn't a luxury- it's an essential component of a healthy, long-lasting career in law enforcement. He is there to provide the individualized, culturally informed support that fosters genuine psychological growth and resilience, because you deserve a mental health partner who you can rely on, confide in, and ultimately trust with the inevitable struggles of personal and professional life.

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Dr. Cari Cornish is a licensed psychologist and public safety expert with over twenty years of experience in helping responders build resilience and improve their lives. Her approach is described as warm, direct, and a little irreverent, highlighting her belief that therapy should be practical, impactful, and based on evidence. Grounded in behavioral science, Dr. Cornish specializes in wellness, stress management, and risk reduction, creating clear and actionable strategies for lasting growth. Her expertise extends to consultation on crisis management and deescalation, critical incident debriefing and defusings, wellness visits, de-escalation strategies in critical situations, and addressing issues like PTSD, burnout, and compassion fatigue, which are prevalent among first responders

As a powerful advocate for responders, Dr. Cornish distinguishes herself through her previous experience as an in-house psychologist for a medium-sized law enforcement agency, where she spearheaded wellness program development and seamlessly integrated psychological services. This unique vantage point has provided her with invaluable firsthand insight into the profoundly important work undertaken by first responders and the distinctive challenges they encounter. She not only understands the acute stressors associated with high-pressure situations but also appreciates the insidious, long-term effects these demands can have on mental and emotional health. This intimate understanding informs her approach, ensuring that her interventions are relevant, respectful, and genuinely effective in promoting psychological well-being within this deserving population. Dr. Cornish is committed to empowering first responders to not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity, fostering a culture of wellness and resilience within the responder community.