Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Brown is a California State licensed psychotherapist, skilled in assisting individuals, couples, and families navigate life's various stages, including childhood, adolescence, marriage, parenthood, and later life phases.

Crisis and Disaster Mental Health Specialist

Within his practice, Dr. Brown specializes in Critical Incident Response and Education. As a clinical member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, he is a board-certified expert in traumatic stress (BCETS) and crisis response (BCECR) and holds the distinguished Fellow status in the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (FAAETS).

Recognized as one of the most proactive disaster mental health specialists in the U.S., Dr. Brown provides critical intervention services for numerous organizations. He offers direct support to those immediately affected by crises and collaborates with emergency response leaders. His extensive experience encompasses responding to hundreds of incidents, aiding thousands of survivors and responders.

His "toolbox" of services, refined over three decades, is comprehensive, multi-modal, evidence-based, and aligns with the best current practices.

Educator and Consultant

Dr. Brown's role extends beyond crisis intervention; he is also an educator and consultant. He holds a Teaching Credential for Life from the University of Southern California's School of Education. His critical incident education emphasizes both basic and advanced planning, covering workplace violence and various other critical events. His educational work aims to enhance organizational responses to incidents and accelerate recovery for those affected.

A respected consultant for various media outlets, he has been featured on The Learning Channel, CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, and in various electronic and print media.

Furthermore, Dr. Brown is a combat veteran, having served two deployments in Vietnam from 1967-1969 with the United States Navy.

Currently, he is focused on advancing the application of crisis intervention theories and strategies for primary trauma victims and emergency service workers. His specific interests lie in preventing post-traumatic stress disorder and enhancing pre-incident planning and education in public and business sectors.