Attention all Law Enforcement Officers! If you’re eager to make a positive impact on mental health through collaborative research with Sharon E. Prager, we invite you to participate.
Email Sharon@calmseapsyc.com to connect confidentially.
Sharon Elise Prager, MA, LCSW-R, BCD
CEO/FOUNDER
Sharon Elise Prager, LCSWR, BCD is a board-certified traumatologist and the Founder and CEO of Calm Seas Psychotherapy, with locations in Mount Sinai and Buffalo, NY, and a robust virtual presence serving clients across multiple states. A specialist in trauma and addictions with over 16 years of experience, Prager has worked extensively with military personnel, law enforcement officers, and their families. Her expertise spans forensic evaluation, critical incident response, and complex trauma recovery.
A graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and NYU, Prager is currently completing her Ph.D. at Texas Tech University, where her research focuses on childhood trauma, addictive behaviors, and protective therapeutic factors in law enforcement. She is affiliated with the Trauma Research Foundation and has presented nationally and internationally on Military Behavioral Health, Moral Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and systemic barriers to care.
In 2025, Prager’s peer-reviewed article, Mindfulness in Recovery from Alcohol Use among Law Enforcement, was accepted for publication in the 30th anniversary edition of the *Journal of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (JAAETS)*—a testament to her innovative work at the intersection of trauma-informed care and addiction recovery.
Prager continues to lead her team at Calm Seas, develop advanced programming for families and first responders, and train the next generation of clinicians through her internship and speakers bureau initiatives.
How I can help you
Education
- New York University, Master of Social Work
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Master in Forensic Psychology
- Widener University, Post Masters, Military Behavioral Health
- Trauma Research Foundation Post Masters in Neuroscience and Trauma
Additional Training
- Certified PET-Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Certified EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
- CPT- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Certified Facilitator and trainer for the Duluth Domestic Violence Batterers Intervention ProgramÂ
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Trauma Research Foundation’s Certification Traumatic Stress
- American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
- Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
- American Academy of Forensic Science
- NYS Troopers Surgeons group
"The darkest hours are just before dawn"
— English Proverb
