You know how to stay steady when things fall apart around you. That's the job. But steady isn't the same as okay, and most people in medicine and public safety don't get taught the difference until their body forces the question.
I work with clients from all walks of life, with a specialized focus on physicians, nurses, and first responders who are still performing at a high level but no longer feel like themselves once the shift ends. The therapy is trauma-focused and evidence-based, built for people whose lives don't leave room for a slow process.
Medical Trauma Therapy for physicians, nurses, and first responders
Your mind doesn't clock out when your shift does. It keeps replaying the call, the code, the one that didn't go the way you needed it to, while your body keeps its own record in shortened sleep, tight shoulders, and a heart rate that spikes over something as ordinary as loading the dishwasher.
At home you're quieter than usual, or snapping over nothing, and the people who know you best have started asking if you're okay in a tone that makes it clear they mean it. Some days you wonder if you picked the wrong profession, even though you know exactly why you chose it in the first place.
This work exists for people who carry more than they let on, who've learned to function through exhaustion because stopping was never really an option.
You May Have Badged Out, But Your Nervous System Didn't
I spent over a decade inside emergency departments and medical units, working alongside physicians, nurses, and first responders through some of the hardest days of their careers, standing in the resuscitation room, tracking down family members to deliver news no one wants to hear, and staying in the room after everything went quiet.
That time taught me what a dysregulated nervous system actually looks like, not as a concept from a textbook but as something I watched happen to people I respected, and something I recognized in myself. My approach blends EMDR, somatic work, and structured trauma intensives, built for people whose schedules don't leave room for a year of Tuesdays at ten. I want the work we do together to leave you feeling steady again, not just managed, grounded enough that the rest of your life stops running through the same tape on repeat.
I built this practice because physicians and medical professionals deserve therapy that understands the weight of the work and lifestyle it requires
A Decade Inside Emergency Medicine Changed The Way I Understand Trauma
I'm vickery Rendall
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In supervision, she is thoughtful, patient, and highly skilled at supporting the professional growth and development of the clinicians she works with. She brings strong clinical judgment, a diverse skill set of evidence-based trauma interventions, and a steady, compassionate presence to her work. Vickery is a warm and engaging therapist who is deeply committed to providing high-quality care and is a valuable asset to the community
"I highly recommend Vickery as both a consultant and clinician"
Delaney Campbell
I worked with Vickery as a direct supervisor for over a year. Vickery has a way of making you feel supported while also challenging you to grow. Her supervision is direct, honest, and constructive, and she always encouraged me to think through situations myself instead of simply telling me what to do. She helped me build confidence in my clinical decision-making while continually pushing me to consider equity, social justice, and the clients perspective.
"I know I'm a stronger social worker because of her guidance."
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