You Take Care of Your Team.

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At Public Safety Consulting of New England, we bring decades of experience in mental health and First Responder support to provide culturally competent for your people. 

Meet Our Team

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LORI GURNEY

Lori is a Master’s level licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience. She has a demonstrated history working with uniform services. Lori has contracted with several agencies in Vermont and is currently serving as the Managing Clinician for the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Corrections.

Lori provides ongoing clinical support to both agencies and serves as a member on their Members Assistance Team. She provides education and training as well as consultation and direct counseling. It’s her goal to bring the wellness components that have been well established to other departments throughout New England.

Lori is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), is a Certified Trauma Specialist and is a certified HeartMath instructor. She is an approved instructor with The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Lori teaches CISM classes to first responder agencies New England. She has a great deal of experience in building peer support teams and overseeing those teams, providing both clinical and technical support.‍

Contact Lori Gurney: (802) 299-7018‍ ‍

BETH JACOBS

Beth is a long-time law enforcement spouse, and mother of three. This life experience has afforded Beth a deep understanding of the challenges facing public safety professionals and their families. As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, Beth works primarily with first responders, frontline workers and veterans throughout Vermont.

With EMDR therapy as her clinical focus and “power tool,” Beth has witnessed the life-saving impact of this modality for hundreds of first responders since 2016. She is passionate about bringing trauma education and rapid access to EMDR therapy into the heart of first responder culture.

Beth is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an Approved Consultant for EMDR clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of public safety culture, post-traumatic stress, and the healing that EMDR therapy can bring.

Beth is certified in Critical incident Stress Management (CISM) and is a Compassion Fatigue Professional. She creates and delivers workshops to frontline workers navigating post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue and moral injury.

Contact Beth Jacobs: (802) 557 - 8027

  • Testimonials

    “When I was the colonel of the Vermont State Police, I brought Lori Gurney on as clinical support to the wellness program. After my retirement from the VSP I went on to lead four other criminal justice organizations—three of the four reeling from internal moral injury. I engaged Lori to assist at each of the organizations. Without fail Lori was able to make the situations better by engaging with staff at meaningful and personal level. Lori merging her talents with Beth Jacobs creates a support network that is badly needed by first responders."

    COL. (RET.) JAMES W. BAKER
    JW Leadership Consulting, LLC

  • Testimonials

    “I’ve had the privilege of working closely with both Beth Jacobs and Lori Gurney for many years. Their dedication to the wellbeing of first responders across Vermont and New England is exceptional.

    Beth's work providing education and EMDR therapy to first responders since 2016 reflects a deep understanding of the culture, demands, and challenges faced by those in public safety.

    Lori’s expertise in CISM instruction and peer support development has strengthened the foundation of responder wellness throughout the region. 

    Beth and Lori bring a level of understanding of the profession that is normally reserved for those who do the job day to day. Together, they bring a rare combination of professionalism, compassion, and practical experience.”

    PRESCOTT NADEAU

    Chief, Hinesburg Fire Department

  • Testimonials

    “Lori Gurney exemplifies integrity, professionalism, and compassion in every aspect of her work. Her expertise was instrumental in creating our department’s Peer Support Team, and her prompt response to critical incidents highlights her unwavering dedication to both individual clients and the department as a whole.”

    GREG SHELDON
    Retired Chief

Ready to build a stronger, more resilient team?

We’re here to help you build a team that’s prepared, supported, and never left to carry the weight of critical incidents alone.

Whether you’re just starting to explore peer support or ready to strengthen your response systems, we’ll meet you where you are.

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