First Responders

You show up for others, and I show up for you. I offer confidential therapy services designed to support first responders and anyone else navigating life's toughest moments. Whether you're dealing with stress, trauma, burnout, or simply the weight of being on the front lines, my services are here to help you process, heal, and build the skills you need to stay strong, on and off duty.

Using a combination of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, existentialism, and narrative therapy, I can help you address the unique challenges of your profession.

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Unique Challenges First Responders Face

Extreme Occupational Trauma and Stress

First responders are exposed to a sheer number of traumatic events, high job hazards (including injuries and fatalities), and hostile work environments (e.g., extreme heat, erratic sleep patterns), which can alter physiological stress responses.

Significant Barriers to Seeking Care

Major barriers include stigma (experienced by about 33.1%), fear that seeking help will negatively impact their career, concerns about confidentiality, lack of knowledge on where to get help, and difficulty scheduling appointments.

Prolonged Exposure and Recovery Difficulty

First responders often work long, extended shifts (24 to 72 hours), face repeated traumas, and may not have enough time between shifts to recover, increasing their overall risk for trauma exposure over long careers (often 30+ years).

Strong Culture of Self-Reliance

The professional culture strongly emphasizes strength and self-reliance, leading to a perception that mental health problems are a sign of vulnerability or weakness, which is a major driver of social stigma.

Lewis-Shroeder et al., 2018; Jones et al., 2019; Horan et al., 2021