Welcome to Focus First
A non-profit that strives for wellness for everyone, every day.
Mental Well-Being is Our Passion
Founded in 2018, Focus First Counseling and Education, Inc. is the brainchild of its founder, Jacqueline Fisher, a licensed marriage and family therapist assuring her clients receive the utmost in care and mental health therapies. Specializing in the treatment of trauma disorders with certification through EMDRIA, as an EMDR practitioner, Jacqueline’s reputation, pedigree, and sheer volume of clients speaks for itself. It is easy to be yourself around Jacqueline, who exudes a kindness and a calmness that are as healing as they are rare. The mission is to get every single person the best in mental healthcare, no matter whether or not they can afford it.
Providing you with a safe space to be yourself, period.
All are welcome here. Focus First prioritizes LGBTQIA+, veterans, BIPOC, and other minority groups that are historically less connected to the care they need. Whoever you are, you are welcome in our space to get the healing that you seek. We offer affordable telehealth sessions.
Current treatment options
Our office is currently located in Blythe, CA. Right now, we focus on teletherapy and telehealth sessions to allow clients to express themselves truthfully from the comfort and privacy of their own homes. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to book a session with us.
Meet our team
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Jacqueline Fisher, MA, LMFT
CEO | EMDRIA Certified
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Amy Daniel, MA
CFO
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Jennifer Hope
Secretary
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Carmella Garnica
Board Member
“I've been struggling with Complex Military PTSD and Childhood Trauma for many years, to the point I found myself unable to cope with daily responsibilities. I previously had years of Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Cognitive (CBT), Exposure (ERP) and Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) with no significant improvement. When I went to Jacqui for help, I desperately needed someone to help pull me out of the black hole I found myself in.
One step at a time, we've been going through my traumas (some of which I hadn't realized) that brought me to the situation I was in. Jacqui is helping me regain control of my life by coming to terms with my past, forgiving myself, and letting go of all the destructive thoughts in my head.
Jacqui is helping me reconnect with myself, overcome my sense of helplessness, appreciate myself more, and gain strength and confidence to walk away from toxic situations. She is extremely kind, patient and an excellent listener, but simultaneously holds me accountable.
Jacqui is open minded and very non-judgmental, I can literally tell her anything. She’s an excellent communicator and most importantly above all other qualities, I can trust her! Overall, Jacqui is helping me get back on track and set personal boundaries again. I’ve been a patient of Jacqui’s for 4 years, and I highly recommend her counseling services.”
— R. Morgan, ACTUAL FOCUS FIRST CLIENT