About Our Agency

Founded in 2021, Guardian Wellness, LLC is dedicated to supporting the mental wellness of first responders and military personnel. We recognize the immense challenges those who serve our communities face and are committed to providing specialized care, trauma recovery, and resilience-building support.

Beyond individual care, Guardian Wellness empowers organizations through trauma-informed leadership training and investigative strategies, equipping agencies with the tools to foster resilient, supportive environments for their teams. Our goal is to ensure that both individuals and organizations have the resources needed to heal, grow, and thrive in the face of adversity.

Meet Our Clinicians

Founder & Agency Director

Andrea “Andie” Watts is a licensed mental health therapist, board-certified supervisor, and master instructor through the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA), specializing in critical incident management, crisis negotiations, mental health, suicide prevention, and psychological trauma. She has over 15 years of experience working exclusively with first responders, providing trauma-informed care, consultation, and training to law enforcement, fire services, military personnel, emergency medicine professionals, and other emergency responders.

Andie earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of New Mexico, followed by two master’s degrees—one in Mental Health Counseling (MS) and another in Clinical Psychology (MA). She has completed all doctoral coursework in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University, specializing in Forensic and Neuropsychology, and plans to continue working toward her doctorate.

With extensive experience in the law enforcement and forensic psychology fields, Andie has provided on-scene mental health consultation for high-risk warrants, SWAT operations, and crisis negotiation activations across multiple agencies. She also consults for sex crimes detectives and prosecutors, serving as an expert witness on the neurobiology of trauma, stress response, and mental health.

As a continuing education provider authorized by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board, Andie is committed to enhancing trauma awareness and resiliency in public service professions. She is a certified trainer in Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations (certified through the International Association of Chiefs of Police).

Andie’s clinical perspective is shaped by a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the profound impact of chronic exposure to trauma on mental wellness, relationships, and resiliency. Her career began with children and families impacted by severe emotional disturbances before transitioning to forensic populations, including incarcerated individuals and sexual offenders. Over time, she focused her work on first responders and emergency professionals, providing specialized trauma-informed therapy and mental health support.

With a strengths-based, integrative approach, Andie is dedicated to helping first responders and military personnel navigate the emotional toll of their service, fostering resilience, healing, and overall well-being.