Dallas County DA’s Office Resiliency Program
Confidential, specialized resilience and critical incident support tailored specifically for prosecutors, investigators, and DA staff.
Trust & Confidentiality
We believe in complete transparency. Under Texas law (such as Texas Health & Safety Code §773.095 for EMS/first responders), statutory peer support evidentiary privileges do not explicitly cover District Attorney personnel or prosecutors. Therefore, a peer conversation could legally be subject to a subpoena in a trial. Peer support offers a shared-experience connection to help you navigate the job. For court-protected confidentiality, we provide direct, single-click access to licensed medical professionals.
Disclaimer: This is not an official Dallas County website and Dallas County is not responsible for its creation or maintenance.
The Two-Tiered Support System
Tier 1: Peer Support Connection
Purpose: Informal debriefing, shared experience, and navigation of occupational stress with trained colleagues who understand court culture.
Legal Status: Non-clinical informal support. Conversations do not carry statutory medical privilege under Texas law. Any written communication may be subject to a Public Information Act request.
Best Used For: Navigating everyday job strain, talking with someone who gets the work, or finding a vetted counselor.
Tier 2: Licensed Clinical Support
Purpose: Professional therapy, critical incident debriefing, trauma processing, and specialized clinical mental health care.
Legal Status: Covered under strict HIPAA rules and Texas evidentiary privilege (Tex. R. Evid. 510).
Best Used For: Processing traumatic cases, managing severe burnout, personal counseling, or acute crisis relief.
Comprehensive, duty-focused resources engineered specifically for prosecutors, investigators, and DA personnel.
Core Pillars of Support
Colleague-to-Colleague Support
Shared experience matters. Connect informally with trained DA colleagues who understand high-stakes trials, heavy caseloads, and courtroom pressures.
Key Focus: Navigation of personal and professional stress, confidential sounding board, and getting pointed toward professional care.
Proactive skills for long-term career longevity. Specialized workshops and briefings designed to manage vicarious trauma, burnout, and acute trial stress before it impacts your performance.
Key Focus: Burnout prevention, courtroom stress management, resiliency briefings.
Performance & Stress Mitigation
Vetted Specialist Directory
Access a curated directory of vetted, off-site licensed clinicians, trauma specialists, and wellness professionals who understand court culture.
Key Focus: Self-guided referral hub; direct access to independent, confidential providers.
K9 Support Teams
Operational decompression when you need it most. Our scheduled therapy dog visits provide low-barrier stress relief during intense trial prep, high-impact cases, or routine office visits.
Key Focus: On-site visits, trial team decompression, crisis response.
To request a visit, email the Resiliency Team at
DAWellness@DallasCounty.org
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT A CRISIS HOTLINE OR EMERGENCY SERVICE.
DA Resiliency Team and its members offer support for ongoing wellness, resource navigation, and non-emergency connection. Peer team members do not provide 24/7 emergency response or clinical crisis intervention.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN IMMEDIATE CRISIS OR NEEDS URGENT HELP:
How it Works
Getting support should never feel overwhelming. Three direct steps to get connected on your terms.
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Select Your Support Pathway
Browse the 4 core pillars above and choose the resource that fits your immediate situation—whether that’s an informal chat with a peer, an on-site K9 visit, or specialized clinical care.
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Connect Directly & Privately
Once you choose your pathway, reach out directly to one of the professionals and/or resources listed below.
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Receive Duty-Focused Care
Get actionable support built specifically for the pressures of the justice system—giving you the tools to debrief, recharge, and maintain peak longevity on and off the job.
Option A: Choose Your Connection
Browse our peer team list and their bios. Reach out directly to anyone you feel comfortable talking to.
Option B: Request a Match
Email DAWellness@dallascounty.org to request a peer connection. A team member will discreetly follow up to match you with an available peer.
Privacy Note: This inbox is monitored exclusively by designated peer support members. Any written communication may be subject to a Public Information Act request.
Dallas Co. DA Resiliency Team
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Started with the Office: 2022
Role in Office: Prosecutor
Current Division: Public Integrity Division
Work Phone Number: (469) 753-3387
Bio: Our jobs are rewarding working to get justice in Dallas County. However, the stresses of life and the weight of the work in our office can be heavy. But we are in this together and you are not alone. The Resiliency Team is here for you to get through the tough moments and celebrate the successes. I joined this team to be a listening ear and a teammate to help in moments of need. Together, we continue striving for success.
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Started with the Office: 2013
Role in Office: Prosecutor
Current Division: Chief, Community Reponse Team Division
Work Phone Number: (214) 549-0625
Bio: I joined the Resiliency Team because I know what it is like for life to kick you in the butt. Maybe it’s loss or a loved one with mental illness, the stress of the job or the challenges of family life. Sometimes you just need to know that you are not alone.
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Started with the Office: 2025
Role in Office: Paralegal
Current Division: Restorative Justice Division
Work Phone Number: (945) 500-2816
Bio: With a background in social and public service, I’ve always valued helping others feel heard and supported. I joined the Resiliency Team to bring that same compassion and support to my colleagues. Sometimes being heard is the first step. I am here to support without judgement.
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Started with the Office: 2015
Role in Office: Investigator
Current Division: Grand Jury Division
Work Phone Number: (214) 653-3587 and (469) 594-4739 (cell)
Bio: I have been in law enforcement for over 24 years and have served with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office since 2015. During my time with the office, I have worked in Misdemeanor Family Violence (BIPP Grant), the 204th Judicial District Court, Felony Family Violence, Sexual Assault, Organized Crime, Juvenile, Public Integrity, and currently the Grand Jury Division. Working in so many different areas has allowed me to work with and get to know people throughout the office and has exposed me to many different sides of this profession. Outside of my career, I am a mother of one daughter and two sons, a proud grandmother to a granddaughter, and an educator. I understand the challenges of balancing a demanding career, family, personal growth, and everyday life. I joined the Resiliency Team because sometimes people simply need someone they can talk to who will listen without judgment. I am approachable, compassionate, and willing to be that person when someone needs support, encouragement, or just a safe space to talk.
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Started with the Office: 2023
Role in Office: Program Manager
Current Division: Restorative Justice Division
Work Phone Number: (945) 500-2631 (work) 972-672-4468 (cell)
Bio: I have been the Program Manager at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, Restorative Justice Division since 2023. Overall, I have served Dallas County since 2013 and have over 20 years of experience operating within the Administrative Office of the Courts for multifaceted problem-solving treatment courts. I joined the Resiliency Team with a passion to make a difference and to walk alongside others, offer support, find solutions, and help break down the barriers that can stand in the way of growth and success. Life’s challenges may shape your journey, but they certainly do not have to define your future. Let’s walk this journey together, discover your strengths, overcome obstacles, and create a path toward a stronger tomorrow. “It’s never a wrong time to do the right thing.”
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Started with the Office: 2013
Role in Office: Prosecutor
Current Division: Chief, Animal Cruelty & Family Violence Division
Work Phone Number: (214) 490-3614
Bio: I am honored to be part of the Resiliency Team and firmly believe that nurturing a healthy mindset is just as important as caring for our physical health. Both are essential to our ability to thrive and I look forward to supporting the team & efforts to shift the culture and foster resilience.
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Started with the Office: 2019
Role in Office: Prosecutor
Current Division: Conviction Integrity Unit
Work Phone Number: (214) 875-4614
Bio: Hey yall! I started interning with the office in 2017 and have had the privilege to serve as a prosecutor since 2019. I have been in the misdemeanor and felony courts, Organized Crime Division, and am now in the Conviction Integrity Unit. A few years ago, my world was turned upside down by an unexpected personal tragedy. When that happened, very special people in this office stepped up and helped me survive the fallout and supported me through the healing process. I joined the Resiliency Team in hopes of returning that kindness. If life is really hard right now, know you’re not alone. Whether it’s a scary medical diagnosis, loss of a loved one, or the stress of juggling demands of the jobs and family, I care and I’m here.
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Started with the Office: 2021
Role in Office: Prosecutor
Current Division: Crimes Against Children Division
Work phone number: (972) 209-5854
Bio: I am Dallas native and have wanted to be a prosecutor in my city for as long as I can remember. I understand our job is demanding and comes with unique situations that can cause a lot of stress. I wanted to be on the resiliency team so that we can help create a space that allows us to recharge and take care of ourselves.
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Started with the Office: 2021
Role in Office: Investigator
Current Division: Organized Crime Division
Work Phone Number: (214) 490-0588
Bio: I am currently serving 35 years in my Law Enforcement career. I am a 30-year, retired Dallas Police Detective and an Army Veteran. I am also a Mental Health Specialist for Law Enforcement.
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Started with the Office: 2019 (recently), (2004-2013 previously)
Role in Office: Prosecutor
Current Division: Chief, Special Projects
Work Phone Number: (972) 951-2848
Bio: As members of the District Attorney’s Office, we deal with heavy and traumatic things every day in the courthouse and outside of Frank Crowley. We started this team as a way to help lessen the stress that our office members feel from the job and outside pressures. Whether it is an issue with health, family concerns, or the daily pressures from our job, I am here to help!
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Started with the Office: 2009
Role in Office: Office Manager & Executive Assistant to Admin
Current Division: Administration
Work Phone Number: (214) 653-3617
Bio: Hey y’all! It’s me, Valerie but most folks know me as Val or Peanut! I serve as the Office Manager for our office and Executive Assistant to Administration, so a fancy word for support staff. I’ve been part of the office since April 2009, beginning my journey in Victim Witness, then transitioning to Family Violence before landing in Administration in 2015. I joined the Resiliency Team because I know firsthand that life can be tough — but we don’t have to stay stuck in the tough places. My own personal experiences, along with the experiences I’ve shared with colleagues throughout the years, have taught me the importance of compassion, connection, and simply knowing that someone cares. I’ve always felt like I naturally have a servant’s heart, and I genuinely want the people around me to be healthy, supported, and successful in every area of life. One of the biggest things I want my coworkers to know is that you are loved, you matter, and someone cares about what you’re going through. So, if you need someone to talk to, vent to, laugh with, cry with, or just sit and listen-- I’m your girl! (We listen and we don’t judge!). And yes… Jesus is my homie too! So if you need prayer, I’m always down to lay hands and pray with you. We’re in this together…the good, the hard, and everything in between. Be blessed!
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Started with the Office: 2013
Role in Office: Paralegal
Current Division: Felony Trial Division
Work Phone Number: (469) 870-2308 (work cell)
Bio: I started my career as a Legal Assistant in the Misdemeanor Division, and I now serve as a Felony Paralegal in the Felony Trial Division, assigned to Criminal District Court #3. I joined because I want people to know that it’s okay to not be okay. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, pray with, or simply listen without judgment. So, let’s talk about it. Let’s pray about it. Or, if you don’t want to talk at all, I can just listen. Whatever you choose, I want you to know that you have a safe space with me. If I can help someone, encourage someone, or even if you just need a hug, my line is always open.
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Started with the Office: 2025
Role in Office: Prosecutor
Current Division: Misdemeanor Division
Work Phone Number: (214) 653-5123
Bio: I briefly worked in civil litigation and served in the Marine Corps for five years. My wife and I have two daughters and a third on the way. I joined the Resiliency Team because I understand that fulfilling your duty to the best of your abilities can take a toll on you and your loved ones. I am here to listen, talk, and connect you with the resources you need to respond to adversity and ultimately get back to fighting the good fight!
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Started with the Office: 2015
Role in Office: Prosecutor
Current Division: Deputy Chief, Gang Division
Work Phone Number: (469)439-9611
Bio: During my time with the office, I have served as a prosecutor in our Organized Crime, Family Violence, Felony Trial, and Misdemeanor Trial Divisions. In these positions, I have tried cases ranging from DWI to Capital Murder. I joined the Resiliency Team because I recognize the unique pressures that prosecutors face when doing their job, and if I can help someone else navigate those stresses, I will.
Attorney-Specific Resources
Resiliency is found in story and connection. Sometimes being willing to lean in to difficult conversations is all that is needed to find the traction, motivation, and path back to happiness and healthy relationships. Vicarious trauma is real. So is vicarious resiliency.
Dallas Bar Association
Insight & Change Foundation in Dallas, TX
Attorney Jenni Morse on Bridging the Divide Podcast
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Dallas, TX
Texas Lawyer Assistance Program
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, Dallas Chapter
Investigator-Specific Resources
Many investigators have a career of trauma sitting on their plates. It can make you more resilient in a lot of ways. It can also weigh pretty heavily at times. Here are some investigator-specific resources worth considering.
NAMI Overwatch Peer Support
Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network
3FTL
One Tribe Foundation
Forged In Valor
DFW First Responders Support Network
Want to learn more about therapy?
Start here. This section will provide you with education on different types of therapy and links to some of the agencies for you to choose from that take Dallas Co DA insurance.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Brain Spotting
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Local Metroplex Resources
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Counseling Resources
Financial Resources
Health & Fitness Resources
Peer Support Resources
Spiritual Resources
Substance Abuse Resources