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Diane Braun, LIMHP, LADC, CPC
Therapist | Trainer | First Responder Specialist
Diane Braun is a licensed independent mental health practitioner and licensed alcohol and drug
counselor specializing in the unique mental health and wellness needs of first responders. She has
worked in the behavioral health field since 2004, providing traumainformed care for individuals
exposed to highstress and highrisk environments. Diane is a certified clinician for Emergency
Responders and public safety workers through Lexipol Wellness.
As a longstanding member of the Nebraska Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team,
Diane serves as both a therapist and a statelevel trainer. She is an approved instructor with the
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), offering training in group and individual
crisis intervention for mental health professionals and first responder agencies. She is also approved
by the National Volunteer Fire Council and the First Responders Foundation.
Her professional background includes private practice work, clinical supervision for cooccurring
mental health and substance use programs, and extensive instructional roles. Diane presents
regularly at conferences and specialized training events on topics such as trauma exposure, moral
injury, resiliency, substance use, and wellness practices for first responders.
Diane collaborates closely with law enforcement, fire services, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and other
publicsafety professionals, contributing to peersupport initiatives and wellness programs. Her work
emphasizes strengthening coping skills, reducing longterm trauma impact, and supporting both
personal and professional resilience among first responders.
Guided by a deep commitment to those who serve their communities, Diane focuses her practice on
helping first responders heal from trauma, manage stress, preserve relationships, and build
sustainable mental health and operational readiness.