A California Republican has criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken after it was reported that the department held therapy sessions for employees upset by President-elect Donald Trump's election victory.

“I am concerned that the Department is meeting the needs of federal employees who have been ‘devastated’ by the normal functioning of American democracy by providing government-funded mental health counseling because Kamala Harris was not elected President of the United States,” Rep. Darrell Issa, D-N.Y., said in a letter to Blinken last week.

The letter comes after a report by the Free Beacon earlier this month that alleged two therapy sessions were held at the State Department after Trump's victory, with sources telling the site that one of the cases was a "crying session."

According to Fox News, an email was sent to US State Department employees about “a separate insightful webinar in which we delve into effective stress management techniques to help you navigate these challenging times,” after Trump’s victory.

“Change is a constant in our lives, but it often brings stress and uncertainty,” the email reads. “Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into effective stress management techniques to help you navigate these challenging times. This session will provide practical tips and strategies for managing stress and staying healthy.”

In his letter to Blinken, Issa claimed that the reported sessions were “disturbing” and that “nonpartisan government officials” should not suffer “personal breakdowns over the outcome of a free and fair election.”

While the Republican congressman acknowledged that the mental health of agency employees is important, he questioned the use of taxpayer money to provide counseling to those upset by the election, demanding answers about how many sessions have been conducted, how many are planned, and how much the sessions cost the department.

Issa also raised concerns that the sessions could also raise questions about the willingness of some State Department staff to implement Trump's new vision for the U.S. State Department.

“The mere fact that the Department is hosting these hearings raises significant questions about the readiness of its staff to implement the legal policy priorities that the American people elected President Trump to pursue,” the letter said.

The US representative continued: “The Trump administration has a mandate for comprehensive change in the foreign policy arena, and if foreign service officers cannot follow the preferences of the American people, they should resign and seek a political appointment in the next Democratic administration.”