Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a licensed psychologist, award-winning Military Times podcast host, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, suicide prevention, and close relationships. A Harvard graduate who has become a trusted advisor to our nation’s military warfighters and first responders, she is the author of three best-selling books, including RELENTLESS COURAGE which has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing as “one of the most important books of our time.” Dr. Springer is frequently sourced by the media for her uniquely perceptive insights on trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships, developed from two decades of work at the extremes. She currently provides specialized consultation and confidential advising to public safety leaders and their departments through THIN LINE ADVISORY. In addition, she serves in a separate role as the Chief Psychologist for Stella, which has more than 20 clinics ac

Robyn Sonnier is a highly respected Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in Louisiana, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona, and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. As a two time graduate from Louisiana State University and current Doctorate of Professional Counseling candidate at Mississippi College, Robyn is deeply committed to providing culturally competent and trauma-informed care to military personnel and first responders. She brings over a decade of clinical expertise to her work and has extensive training in treating trauma, IFS, and the unique mental health needs of the military and first responder population. She is a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), a Certified Military Clinical Counselor (CMCC), Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC), and CORDICO/NERPSC Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician. She has spoken on both a local and national level sharing her clinical expertise with hundreds of other clinicians. Her expertise has also been highlighted on various podcasts and media outlets, and she has worked as a consultant with various organizations including Thin Line Advisory, Stella, The Overwatch Collective, and various law enforcement agencies. She is the owner of Clarté Counseling, LLC in Lafayette, LA and is dedicated to giving back to her profession. She is known for volunteering at the Louisiana Counseling Association conference for ten years, a volunteer for the American Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces and provides several continued education presentations to help serve the need. As a military/first responder partner, she also has a passion for working with the United States military and our nation's first responders, offering free sessions to veterans, active duty, and reservists, and financial assistance to first responders as a contracted therapist with The Overwatch Collective. She has mostly recently been awarded the 2024 Humane and Caring Person award at the Louisiana Counseling Association conference highlighting her work of providing over $50,000 of free therapy sessions to veterans and military members.