Serving Oakland Takes a Toll — Who’s Helping You?
As an officer with the Oakland Police Department (OPD), you face:
✅ High-crime environments and dangerous calls
✅ Intense public scrutiny and political tension
✅ Long shifts, overtime, and courtroom demands
✅ Constant trauma exposure — violence, grief, and human suffering
Over time, you might feel:
Emotionally exhausted or numb
Irritable, anxious, or on edge
Burned out and struggling to keep up
Disconnected from family, friends, or yourself
You don’t have to face this alone — and you can get help privately, without risking your badge or career.
Why OPD Officers Hesitate to Seek Help
✅ Fear of triggering fitness-for-duty evaluations
✅ Concern about insurance papertrails or departmental oversight
✅ Worry about career impact or stigma within the department
✅ Frustration with therapists who don’t understand the realities of policing Oakland
At Cerevity, we offer confidential, private-pay therapy designed specifically for California law enforcement — no employer involvement, no insurance records, and no career risk.
How Cerevity Supports Oakland Officers
✅ Private-pay, HIPAA-compliant therapy — fully confidential, no records shared with the department or insurance
✅ Secure virtual sessions — log in from home, your car, or any private space
✅ Police-specialized clinicians — therapists trained to understand officer trauma, critical incidents, and burnout
✅ Flexible appointments — tailored to your unpredictable shifts and personal demands
What We Help You Work Through
Trauma and critical incident stress
Managing hypervigilance, irritability, or anxiety
Burnout recovery and emotional resilience
Rebuilding relationships and personal well-being
FAQs for OPD Officers
Will the department know I’m in therapy?
No. With private-pay services, your care remains fully confidential.
Is virtual therapy effective for police officers?
Yes. Virtual trauma therapy is proven effective, especially with clinicians experienced in police work.
How quickly can I get started?
Most OPD officers can schedule their first confidential appointment within just a few days.
You Serve Oakland Bravely — Let Us Help You Stay Strong
You protect one of California’s toughest cities. Let us help you protect your own resilience.
👉 Book your private virtual therapy session today: https://cerevity.com/get-started
Confidential, expert mental health support — designed for OPD officers.
Author: Jessica M. Rivera, LMFT
Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at CEREVITY, with over a decade of experience supporting California police officers through trauma, burnout, and stress. She’s dedicated to helping Oakland officers access safe, expert care without risking their careers.
