Therapy for First Responders
You’re trained to stay calm in chaos, make split-second decisions, and carry on no matter what you’ve seen or been through. You take care of everyone else, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy, or that it doesn’t take a toll.
You don’t have to be “falling apart” to benefit from therapy. Many first responders reach out because they’re dealing with:
Cumulative stress or burnout
Trauma exposure or critical incidents
PTSD symptoms (hypervigilance, nightmares, intrusive memories)
Anxiety or depression
Anger, irritability, or emotional numbness
Sleep issues or chronic exhaustion
Relationship or family strain
Difficulty turning work mode off
Moral injury or loss of meaning
Career stress, injury, or retirement transitions
If you’re thinking, “This is just part of the job,” you’re not wrong, but that doesn’t mean you have to handle it alone.
My goal isn’t to take away your edge or change who you are, it’s to help you function better, feel more like yourself, and stay well over the long haul.
First responder work is its own world. Dark humor, loyalty, toughness, and unspoken rules come with the territory. In our work together:
You won’t have to translate the job or justify your reactions
We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you
Therapy is practical, collaborative, and grounded
Confidentiality and trust are taken seriously
Therapy can help you:
Process traumatic or high-impact calls safely
Reduce symptoms without reliving everything all at once
Improve sleep and stress regulation
Reconnect emotionally—with yourself and others
Navigate career stress, transitions, or retirement
Build sustainable coping strategies that actually fit your life
