Founder & CEO | Licensed Counselor & Clinician
Rebecca Allanson is the Founder and CEO of The Badge Group, Badge Responder Services, and The Resilient Badge. She is a licensed counselor and clinician specializing in substance abuse, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues.
Her passion is providing neurotherapy treatment for mental health stabilization in first responders and helping them navigate substance use and recovery.
Rebecca is a retired police detective (18+ years, 1996–2014) and served as a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainer, Peer Support Team member, and persons crimes detective for the majority of her law enforcement career.
She is trained and licensed to provide psychotherapy, group therapy, and neurotherapy services specifically for first responders. In her clinical work, she has responded to and conducted debriefings following critical incidents, including the King Soopers mass shooting, Club Q mass shooting, and the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting. Since 2015, she has conducted hundreds of wellness check-ins, debriefings, and provided ongoing care for first responders impacted by PTSD.
Rebecca has developed a ground-up peer mentor program involving dozens of first responders. She has clinically designed, trained, and supported peer mentors and peer support programs from a uniquely informed perspective, having personally experienced both sides of these services.
Rebecca has been in recovery from alcoholism since August 2014 and has also overcome a job-related diagnosis of complex PTSD (C-PTSD) in 2015. Her long-term recovery from both trauma and addiction deeply informs her clinical work. Since 2015, she has worked extensively with first responder substance use and addiction and is recognized as a leading statewide expert in this area.
She brings an experiential lens and a direct, grounded approach to help first responders understand the cognitive, biological, nervous system, and neurological impacts of their profession, trauma exposure, and substance use.
Rebecca is the former Director of Mental Health and Wellness for the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police (2017–2025) and is now a contract clinician through the Colorado Peace Officer Foundation, where clients can access her clinical services.
She has testified at the Colorado State Capitol to advocate for increased funding for the Police Officer Mental Health Grant and is a recognized statewide and national speaker and presenter across a range of topics related to first responder mental health, trauma, and addiction.
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Policing, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling. She is currently working toward her PsyD in Psychology.
Charlie is a recognized and licensed Service Animal and ESA. You’ll often see Charlie with Rebecca or at the office. He is the biggest lover of his first responders. This lil guy is warm and affectionate and will cuddle up in your lap. He is an active and important part of TEAM BADGE.
Contract Clinician
Kevin is a contract clinician with The Badge Group. A retired middle school vice-principal, he brings strong leadership experience and a practical, no-nonsense approach to his work with clients. Kevin is married to a former law enforcement officer and has close personal ties to the first responder community, giving him a clear understanding of the demands and realities of the job.
He is currently pursuing his License in Addictions Counseling (LAC) and works from a CBT and DBT-informed framework, helping clients build structure, accountability, and real-life tools they can actually use.
Kevin is a strong supporter of first responders, and his background offers a relatable lens for those navigating substance use and recovery. Through both personal and family experiences with addiction, he understands the neurological and behavioral challenges that come with it and how hard it can be to climb out of that cycle.
He’s known for being steady, direct, and easy to talk to. Kevin connects especially well with clients who are skeptical of therapy or reluctant to open up. His approach is straightforward, grounded, and focused on helping people move forward in a way that feels real and sustainable.
Neuro-Technician
Originally from Duluth, Minnesota. I have lived in California for several years and served several years in a volunteer fire department. I decided to move to Colorado and attend the Fire Academy in Arvada. I served on a volunteer department as well as a paid position as an engineer.
I then moved my career to Law Enforcement working for the Boulder County Sheriff Office working the Jail, Patrol, Investigations, and Courts until retiring in 2021. Towards the end of my career, I was diagnosed with PTSD. I attended FHE in Florida’s Shatterproof Program where I was introduced to many different modalities and tools to heal. One of them was Neuro-Stimulation. I found this to be a lifesaving tool and have had an interest in it ever since.
Now that I am working as a neuro-technician I feel honored and blessed to be assisting in the healing of many of my brothers and sisters in the first responder field. Besides working in this field, I also enjoy exploring new adventures and experiences in traveling, making art of various kinds and meeting new people.
Meet Zoro – Sara’s lovable pup.
Administrative Manager
Sara Lighthouse is the Administrative Manager for The Badge Group and plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations and client experience. She is often the first point of contact for clients and families, and she understands how important it is to feel supported, heard, and guided from that very first interaction—especially when reaching out during difficult or uncertain times.
A Colorado native, Sara comes from a family deeply connected to the first responder community, including multiple police officers and firefighters. While she chose a different professional path, her connection to the profession gives her a genuine understanding of the culture, the stressors, and the impact the job can have on both responders and their families.
Sara is known for being organized, responsive, and steady under pressure. She helps clients navigate services, scheduling, and next steps with clarity and efficiency, making the process feel manageable instead of overwhelming. She takes pride in being someone people can rely on and in supporting a team that is deeply committed to serving those who serve others.
Outside of work, Sara enjoys hiking, spending time with family, and taking full advantage of Colorado’s outdoors.