The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
The Tactical Debrief podcast
(Formerly The Staff Assistant Podcast) is designed to assist and educate public safety personnel about mental health issues and managing work-related stress. Dr. Massimino is a licensed clinical psychologist who works within a large law enforcement agency and treats first responders in her private practice.
Each episode is designed to mimic an intake session - giving you an inside look into what meeting with a therapist would look like - through the eyes of other first responders. The goal of The Tactical Debrief podcast is to normalize therapy for law enforcement and first responders, and to reduce the suicide rate for this population.
The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
Episode 30: LBPD Sgt. Andrew Gonzalez
In this episode, we interview Long Beach Police Department Correctional Sergeant Andrew Gonzalez. Andrew grew up in Long Beach, California, and discussed what childhood factors influenced him to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Andrew worked for nine years as a correctional sergeant with Long Beach PD, before he decided to pursue a career change. He now works as a licensed marriage and family therapist and specializes in the treatment of first responders and law enforcement. Andrew discusses his own history of trauma and notable critical incidents.
Andrew works currently as a therapist for CAV Family Therapy with offices in both Fullerton, CA and Murietta, CA. Andrew accepts Kaiser Permanente insurance and accepts clients who reside in California that may be looking for a therapist.