Through experiencing the good, the bad, and the challenges of police work, Dr. Kareem Puranda recognized a need for counseling within the agency and the multicultural communities he served. After overcoming his own personal ordeal, he transitioned into the field of therapy.

He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a Trauma-Focused CBT clinician. He is the owner of Self Talk Counseling & Consulting and the author of two books, Breaking the Code of Silence: A Cop’s Journey to Triumph & Truth and Constructs of Policing Self™ (COPS), a self-help manual for law enforcement agencies.

Dr. Puranda is also a renowned speaker who delivers inspirational talks, trainings, and workshops on self-awareness, mental health, and law enforcement perspectives. He is a change agent committed to helping heal relationships between police and the communities they serve.