Mission Focused Mental Fitness
Designed to Overcome Challenges

Evidence-based counseling rooted in real-world experience—structured, skill-based, and built for resilience.

Who We Serve

Veterans/Active Military

“Combat stress, trauma, moral injury, pre & post deployment challenges, transition to civilian life”

First Responders

“Burnout, trauma, vicarious trauma, duty-related challenges”

Working Professionals

“Leadership stress, clarity under pressure, change and growth management”

Teens/Emerging Adults

“Stress, anxiety, depression, coping skills and emotion regulation”

What is Mission Focused Mental Fitness?

Mission Focused Mental Fitness combines aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and mission-focused coaching with tools from cognitive science and military field operations.

The approached has built in flexibility so we can work together to identify your strengths and neutralize your challenges.

Tactical Therapy Tools & Mental Fitness Resources

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Understanding Complicated, Complex, and Wicked Problems

November 7, 2025 No Comments

Why Some Challenges Can’t Be Solved with a Checklist In life, work, and relationships, not all problems are created equal. Some can be solved with enough time, effort, and organization. Others shift under our feet the moment we think we’ve found an answer. Recognizing the difference between complicated, complex, and wicked problems helps us respond

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Organizing Your Self-Care

November 3, 2025 No Comments

The VA’s Whole Health model outlines eight domains of health, providing a comprehensive map of human well-being. Integrating these domains into your Eisenhower Matrix helps you prioritize what’s truly important across every area of life—not just work or fitness. Each domain can have activities that fall into any of the four quadrants. The goal isn’t

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Beyond Service: Finding Tasks, Purpose, and Standards After the Military

September 29, 2025 No Comments

When we leave the military, we often talk about “finding purpose” on the other side of service. It’s true that the military gave us a sense of purpose, but it also gave us something else—clear tasks and standards. Every day was framed by missions, training, checklists, and expectations. The clarity was built in. Civilian life

What Clients Say

I can’t say enough great things about Tactical Total Wellness. From the moment I walked in, I felt understood, respected, and truly supported. Whether you’re dealing with stress, trauma, or just looking for guidance to improve your mental wellness, this is the place to go. They create a safe, judgment-free environment and offer practical tools that make a real difference. Most of all, their understanding of veterans’ and first responders’ unique challenges sets them apart — they truly “get it.” I’ve made more progress here than I ever thought possible. Highly recommend to anyone seeking genuine, effective care.

Great wealth of knowledge and the experience to back it up. Tactics Total Wellness is always at the forefront of research backed therapies. Dedicated and responsive. I know when I bring problems to the table that I can expect honest and practical appraisal. 100% recommend to everyone, especially male, veterans, and first responders.

I worked with Total Tactics Wellness as an extension of a Vantage Point Foundation veteran leadership course. Jon is an amazing counselor/coach. The location is convenient and welcoming. I recommend without hesitation.

Absolutely outstanding experience! Jon Nelson is truly one of the best I’ve ever met. His unique blend of life experience, deep knowledge, and genuine ability to connect with people makes him stand out in every way. He’s incredibly relatable and offers insights and guidance that I haven’t found anywhere else. The coaching I’ve received has translated into real, practical benefits in my daily life—and I only wish I had found him sooner. I give Jon and Tactics Total Wellness my highest recommendation for anyone seeking meaningful, effective support on their wellness journey, whether it’s a small step or a major life shift.

Jonathan gave a great experience to my teen son. Professional and compassionate counselor. Would definitely recommend to others!

Tactics Total Wellness provides personalized and effective services. I highly recommend this practice.

Ready to Reclaim Control

“Let’s talk about what’s next. Whether you’re burned out, stuck, or just need a recalibration, Mission Focused Mental Fitness can help.”

Mission Focused Mental FitnessDesigned to Overcome Challenges