Joseph Brigandi

Michael P. Sullivan

Chief of Police – City of Farmersville

Joseph Brigandi has been working with Farmersville Fire Rescue since 2014. Not only serving as a Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, and EMS Coordinator, but the department has also relied heavily on Joseph’s ability and counsel in mitigating crisis intervention within and outside the department.

Through the years, Joseph would always seek ways to improve critical incident stress management within the department, as well as offer his services to neighboring agencies. Joseph certainly has a passion for serving and helping first responders in dealing and managing their mental health. You will not find another mental health professional, who has the integrity and honesty of Joseph Brigandi.

Dee Dee Sewell, LPC, SEP, NREMT-P

Integrative Somatic Trauma Resolution

There are many good mental health providers in the field but there are only a special few who can truly meet the needs of first responders. Joseph is one of these people and he does so brilliantly. Having been a paramedic myself for many years and the Critical Support Intervention Coordinator for Acadian Ambulance Service for over three decades, I’ve learned that nobody can truly “get” a medic like another medic.

Joseph has dedicated his life to helping first responders find a way to breathe, love and yes, even live, when sometimes that seems to be too hard. The emotional roller coaster life that medics, firefighters, and law enforcement experience can turn their hearts inside out. They live it, they love it, and it is their passion, yet it can crush them and destroy their family relationships. Joseph is good at helping people sort things out and finding a way to keep living. He helps people figure out how to leave the parts of yesterday behind that need to be left behind and that is not an easy task. I heard it said that “It’s up to you to decide how much of yesterday you want to bring into today AND how much power you want to give it.” Joseph and I share that message and many others with our clients often.

I am honored to call Joseph a friend and fellow Healer of Spirits.

Juan Phillip Mejias

Office of the Medical Director - Dallas Fire Rescue

I first heard Joseph speak at the National Association of EMS Physicians Texas annual conference in 2022 on mental health resources for first responders. It was refreshing to hear his expertise and ideas; mental health is a very important topic to first responders. There is a missing gap in care for first responders that needs to be filled. Joseph’s experience and approach to building these programs and meeting the needs of first responders is essential in our professional ranks. I look forward to seeing his talks and I’m excited to see where his programs will go with their outreach.

Dr. Marques Stevenson

U.S. Navy Vet., Father, High School Football Coach, and Future Police Officer.

Joseph Brigandi is by far one of the most genuine and kind hearted people that I have come across in my life. He is always available for anyone who may be in need of a listening ear. Many times throughout our 2 years at Lamar University, I would receive a motivational text messages about how the struggles of life prepare us to be blessings to others in the future! It is without reservation that I recognize Brother Joseph Brigandi as a counselor and any other capacity that he wishes to serve! Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for others!

Jeffrey Erickson

AVP Senior Technology Business Systems Consultant

Joseph joined the Farmersville Fire Department in Mid 2016 and what a wonderful difference he has made. He has organized, planned and taught some overdue and need EMS classes. With his unassuming down-to-earth style and his natural organization skills, he has revived the training program and he revitalized an old worn out firefighter training officer that was suffering from burn out. Joseph is a treasure to have on the fire department.

Sarah A. Bement, PHD

Adjunct Psychology professor AND Interpreter tutor for the Deaf at Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Joseph taught computer science classes at the college where I am employed.

I was fortunate enough to observe his skills as a professor. Joseph provided students with the information pertinent to the course work and anecdotal information that presented the material in real life situations.

Joseph also used humor and in class assignments to teach the information in a relaxed yet structued way. He would often walked around and observed the students' work, individually discussing with each student the strengths and ways to improve their assigments.

Debra Brigandi M.Ed LPC NCC SPHR CCP

Clinical Director, LPC, The Counseling Center of Texas

Joseph is a strong strategic thinker with expertise in change management, leadership alignment and development with industry expertise in manufacturing. We enjoyed working with Joseph because of his team leadership and project management skills, ability to conceptualize solutions to complex business issues, his collaborative approach, and skill with identifying and defining client needs. Joseph is a gifted communicator and was able to deliver customized leadership training programs that have had a lasting impact on our workforce.

John Snelling

Director of Technology at Indian Mountain School

I have worked with and learned from Joseph since 1999. He offers very sound advice which is based on a rock solid foundation of worldly experience. Joseph is asset to any company no matter what role he plays.