10/14/2025
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Counseling, also known as psychotherapy, can provide numerous benefits for individuals seeking to improve their mental health and well-being. These benefits include:
Improved Mental Health:
Reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions
Enhanced coping mechanisms for managing stress and difficult emotions
Increased resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks
Enhanced Self-Understanding:
Gaining insights into thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that affect life
Developing a deeper understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses
Improving self-esteem and confidence
Improved Relationships: Strengthening interpersonal skills and communication, Resolving relationship conflicts and improving intimacy, and Developing healthier boundaries and assertiveness.
Improved Problem-Solving Skills:
Gaining tools and strategies for managing challenges and making effective decisions
Enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Overcoming obstacles and achieving personal goals
Reduced Substance Use:
Developing coping mechanisms for managing cravings and addiction
Identifying and addressing underlying factors contributing to substance use
Improving overall well-being and reducing the impact of substance abuse on life
Other Benefits: Improved sleep quality, Increased focus and concentration, Enhanced career and academic performance, and Reduced physical health issues related to stress and mental health.
Pictured is the Founder of Stop The Threat - Stop The Stigma Captain Adam Meyers, CPS. www.stopthethreatstopthestigma.org
Adam sees his therapist at On Purpose Psyche in the City of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Adam is the founder of Stop the Threat - Stop the Stigma, an organization that provides peer support for first responders and law enforcement to address mental health issues.
A Wisconsin Police Captain with prior active-duty military police service, Meyers founded the organization after being involved in a critical incident in 2016 that led to his personal struggles with mental health, addiction, and recovery. Adam is now a Certified Peer Specialist who shares his personal and professional experiences to help others in high-stress professions.
About Adam Meyers:
Adam is a Wisconsin Police Captain and a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS).
Adam's law enforcement career began in 2001, after serving as a U.S. Army Military Policeman.
Adam has held various roles such as (but not limited to), Chief of Police, Detective, Field Training Officer, 911 Dispatcher, Evidence Technician/Custodian, Arson Investigator, and is an instructor in Fi****ms, Scenario, Professional Communication Skills, and Officer Wellness.
Stop the Threat - Stop the Stigma:
Adam founded this organization to address the mental health challenges faced by first responders and law enforcement.
It works to reduce the stigma around mental health in these professions by encouraging open discussions.
Adam provides peer support, information, and inspiration by sharing his own experiences.
Critical Incident:
In April 2016, he was involved in a critical incident where he used deadly force.
This incident led to significant personal and professional mental health challenges, including trauma, depression, and substance abuse.
Adam shares his recovery story to help others navigate similar incidents.
