Who We Are

First responders dedicate their lives to the service and care of others. And, as rewarding as this work may be, it may also be exhausting, depleting, and isolating. First Responder Support Services, PLLC provides a team of professional counselors committed to providing specialty support and guidance to assist first responders in maintaining their well-being, passion for the job, strong marriages, and healthy families.

Mission

First Responder Support Services, PLLC (FRSS) is dedicated to providing professional counseling, training and consultation to the first responder, their family and department. FRSS understands the unique character and dedication of the first responder and the barriers they often face when seeking assistance. FRSS is committed to breaking down those barriers and supporting the first responder’s innate resilience. As a result, their response to the citizens and community they serve is enhanced.

The First Responder Support Services Team

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Dana L. Mugavero, L.C.S.W.

FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT SERVICES, PLLC

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Jessica White

RECEPTIONIST & OFFICE MANAGER

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Tanis Taylor, L.M.F.T.

LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST

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Ernest Conyers, II, L.M.F.T.

LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST

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Timothy Hager, L.P.C. – Candidate

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR – CANDIDATE

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Christina Walker, L.P.C.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

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Barbara Jones, L.P.C.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

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Patrick Boyne, L.A.D.C.-M.H.

LICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR

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Dana L. Mugavero, L.C.S.W.

First Responder Support Services, PLLC

 

Dana L. Mugavero, Director of First Responder Support Services, PLLC is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) providing professional counseling since 1995. Dana holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology: Juvenile Treatment & Corrections from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in Social Welfare from the University of Kansas. Dana has provided counseling, training and critical incident response to public safety personnel and their immediate family members for over 18 years. She has extensive training and experience in the treatment of trauma, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Level II. She has completed Individual and Group Crisis Intervention training from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and the Law Enforcement Resilience training program through the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). She has facilitated over 120 group debriefings for public safety personnel throughout NE Oklahoma and provides training and consultation to over fifteen peer support teams. She is committed to serving first responders, supporting their innate resilience, and breaking down the barriers that frequently prevent them from reaching out.

Jessica White

Receptionist and Office Manager

 

Jessica White, our Receptionist and Office Manager, will greet you with a friendly and welcoming demeanor. Jessica has over two decades of experience serving individuals and families in various administrative and ministry roles. She has a passion for helping people and is honored to be a part of our FRSS team, serving first responders and their families. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, taking walks with her dog, Moose, and spending time with family and friends.

Tanis Taylor, L.M.F.T.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

 

Tanis Taylor holds both a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Gerontology and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Nazarene University.  She has been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (L.M.F.T.) since 2008.   Her experience, prior to joining FRSS in the fall of 2017, includes community mental health, hospice, peer support, and hospital settings.  She is A.R.T. and E.M.D.R. trained and approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which growth occurs in the context of one human being relating to another.  Tanis lives in Tulsa with her husband Jubal and has two adult children.  She enjoys spending time with family, playing with her dogs, and DIY projects.

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Ernest Conyers, II, L.M.F.T.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

 

Ernest H Conyers II holds a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Care and counseling from Oral Roberts University and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Nazarene University. Ernest is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. During his 14 years of working in the mental health field serving children, adults and families, he has helped them through trauma, behavioral issues, family conflicts, and other life issues. Ernest is an A.R.T. and E.M.D.R trained therapist. Ernest lives in Tulsa with his wife, Jonell, son Jonathan and dog Rocky. Ernest enjoys spending time with his family, various sports, watching movies and listening to all genres of music.

Timothy Hager, L.P.C. – Candidate

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR – CANDIDATE

 

Timothy Hager holds a bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from Oklahoma State University and a master’s in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. Timothy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. He has provided life coaching for 14 years serving young adults, adults, and couples, focused on strengthening relationships, addressing behavioral and motivational challenges, and improving resilience. Timothy is an Emotionally Focused Therapy, Heart-rate Variability and Neurofeedback trained therapist. He is also Gottman Method Couples Therapy trained and in the process of completing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.) training for Level 1. Timothy lives in Tulsa with his wife, Linda, dog Herschel and cat Hermione. Timothy enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, sailing, Formula One, watching movies, practicing piano and classical music.

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Christina Walker, L.P.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor

 

Christina Walker attended Northeastern State University graduating with a master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2011. Christina is a trauma specialist and has conducted training across the state on the topic of the ethical treatment of trauma. Christina is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T.), E.M.D.R. and A.R.T. trained.  Prior to joining First Responder Support Services, PLLC, Christina provided counseling through her private practice in Broken Arrow, which included being the mental health representative for a local nonprofit, Fit First Responders, for over 5 years. Christina is an approved trainer for the PREP relationship program from Project Related in Oklahoma and has co-facilitated multiple relationship workshops through this program.  She enjoys time with her family, baking, and swimming for relaxation.

Barbara Jones, L.P.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor

 

Barbara Jones holds a master’s in Counseling Psychology from Southern Nazarene University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience in the areas of addiction and trauma treatment, and domestic violence. She is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and grief counseling and is in the process of completing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.) training for Level 1. In addition, she served the cities of Broken Arrow and Chicago as a law enforcement officer for 12 years, which included patrol, and child crisis and family violence as a detective. She enjoys spending time with family and her canine buddy.

Patrick Boyne, L.A.D.C.

LICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR

 

Patrick Boyne is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (L.A.D.C.) and holds a master’s degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow. He graduated in 2013 and has served the recovery community for over 30 years. Early in his career he was an education counselor at 12&12 Inc. and later was invited to manage the Bryce House, a residential living program for recovering homeless veterans for 12&12 Inc. He has facilitated seminars for Co-dependency and Stage II Recovery and is in the process of completing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.) training for Level 1. Patrick has a passion to serve first responders and is excited to join FRSS. In his downtime Patrick enjoys watching movies, reading, and roughhousing with his cat Dharma.

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