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Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer

Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a licensed psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. Through Thin Line Advisory, she provides specialized advising and consulting to public safety command staff, wellness leaders and peer teams. She also serves as Chief Psychologist for Stella Mental Health. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman describes her book, “RELENTLESS COURAGE,” as “one of the most important books of our time.”

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