Operational Experience Meets Clinical Care
Philip Singh founded NOVA Readiness to provide practical, culturally informed, trauma-informed mental health care grounded in both clinical training and an understanding of high-pressure service environments.
From Operational Service to Clinical Care
Philip Singh is the founder of NOVA Readiness and a current, active-duty Philadelphia Police Officer with over 10 years of experience in patrol and specialized assignments, including Patrol Operations, the Tactical Mountain Bicycle Unit, and the Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit. He is also a full-time peer-support member and part of the Philadelphia Police Commissioner's Critical Incident Stress Management Team, supporting fellow first responders through stress, trauma, and critical incidents.
Philip holds a master's degree in Mental Health and Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and completed two years of clinical training with Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health's First Responder and Military Program. He is a Pennsylvania Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (License No. APC002590) practicing under the clinical supervision of Colleen Tate, LPC.
His approach remains grounded in the realities of those who serve, protect, respond, lead, care for others, and carry significant responsibilities in their personal and professional lives.
Clinical Approaches
Philip's work may draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, person-centered care, strength-based interventions, psychoeducation, trauma-informed practices, and other approaches appropriate to the client's needs and the provider's scope of training.
Background, training, and field experience.
Law Enforcement
- Active-duty Philadelphia Police Officer with over 10 years of experience.
- Served in Patrol Operations, the Tactical Mountain Bicycle Unit, and the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Unit.
Clinical Education
- Master's degree in Mental Health and Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education.
- Pennsylvania Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (License No. APC002590).
First Responder and Military Training
- Two years of clinical training with Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health's First Responder and Military Program.
- Worked on 628 cases including First Responders, Military, Veterans, Families, and Healthcare workers.
Peer Support and CISM
- Full-time peer-support member and part of the Philadelphia Police Commissioner's Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
- Supports fellow first responders through stress, trauma, and critical incidents.
NOVA Readiness
- Founder of Neurocognitive Operational Valor & Adaptability (NOVA) Readiness that provides culturally informed and trauma-informed mental health care tailored to fit each person's mental health needs.
Tactical Readiness Approach
- Developer of the Tactical Readiness framework, grounded in the realities of high-pressure service environments.
Committed to service. Recognized for results.
5 Commendations
Recognized repeatedly for exemplary performance and dedication to duty.
Police Officer of Distinction
Honored for outstanding work in Philadelphia's 8th District.
City & State Recognition
Acknowledged by the Philadelphia Police Department, City Council, and the PA House of Representatives.