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If you’re a first responder (such as police, EMT, firefighter, etc.), you regularly work in a high-stress environment to perform life-saving work. This puts you at a higher risk of developing mental and emotional issues, including depression and PTSD, necessitating professional therapy.

Therapists are a critical resource for first responders. Wherever you are located in District of Columbia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need First Responder Counseling?

First responders often experience traumatic events that can leave a lasting effect on their mental health. Here are some signs that you could use counseling:

  • Recurring memories of a traumatic event, such as a shooting, arrest, fire, or critical incident.
  • Feeling anxious or stressed on a chronic basis.
  • Feeling sad on an ongoing basis without hope.
  • Loss of interest in things that you used to love.
  • Being easily agitated or emotionally reactive.
  • Feeling burned out or apathetic about your job.

If any of the above signs ring true to you, consider getting some help in the form of first responder counseling. For more help to figure out if counseling is right for you, read this article from licensed therapist Dana Carretta-Stein about signs of trauma common to first responders.

Get First Responder Therapy Today!

Mental Health Match can help you find a professional therapist who can help you cope with the demands of your job so you can feel great and continue to do your best work. On our platform, finding a licensed therapist is easier than you may think. Get started today by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Together we will co-create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Even when we are doing our best, life brings so much to hold and manage. I hope to assist you in your journey toward greater health and wellbeing.


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Together we will co-create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Even when we are doing our best, life brings so much to hold and manage. I hope to assist you in your journey toward greater health and wellbeing.

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I strive to integrate my expertise and evidence-based practice with your existing strengths and self-knowledge to arrive at a place of healing and growth.

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  • Abandonment Issues
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Career Burnout
  • Codependency
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Financial Stress
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Helping Professionals
  • Introverts
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
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We will focus on communication skills and ways to help you and your partner relate to each other in a healthier way. I believe in skill-building and helping couples to manage conflict effectively.


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We will focus on communication skills and ways to help you and your partner relate to each other in a healthier way. I believe in skill-building and helping couples to manage conflict effectively.

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I believe that every relationship is different and I work with couples to find what works for their specific relationship in a way that is affirming of each partner's needs ands expectations.

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  • Anxiety
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Women
  • Burnout
  • Career Change
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Racism
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Women
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  • Work Stress
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Together, we will navigate significant life transitions, personal and professional challenges, relationship issues, feelings of uncertainty, self-doubt, and discover your sense of purpose and meaning.

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Rooted in existential-integrative therapy, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where your thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be explored to cultivate a deeper understanding for self-discovery and personal growth.

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  • First Responders
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  • Life Transitions
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  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
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work towards your individual goals. We will work towards you building a clearer understanding of yourself, what you want in your life, and a path to achieve your goals.


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work towards your individual goals. We will work towards you building a clearer understanding of yourself, what you want in your life, and a path to achieve your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am client centered. The journey is based upon your goals. With multiple modalities at my disposal, my goal is to help you find the best fit for your success. Often a combination of therapies is the best approach. Therapy is not one size fits all.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • First Responders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Religious Trauma
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Some broad themes include: relational trauma, family dynamics, current perspective of the world, how living in the US currently shapes how you think and feel about yourself, sex and orientation, and more.


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Some broad themes include: relational trauma, family dynamics, current perspective of the world, how living in the US currently shapes how you think and feel about yourself, sex and orientation, and more.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is as unique as you are. We all have gone through different life experiences, so I know a "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn't work for real and lasting change.

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  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Bisexuality
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  • Divorce and Separation
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  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Helping Professionals
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Infidelity
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexuality
  • Sex Workers
  • Toxic Families
  • Toxic Work Environment
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  • Workplace Issues
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