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Find First Responder Therapists & Counselors in Urbandale, IA.

 

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. Whether you are located in downtown Urbandale, the suburbs of Urbandale, other nearby places such as West Des Moines, Ankeny, or anywhere else in Iowa, 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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make positive changes, learn better communication habits, improve relationships with others, learn better self care, increase relisance.

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My approach is collaborative with my clients. I enjoy working with them on ensuring that their goals are what we work together towards.

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  • First Responders
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  • Veterans/Military Families
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work collaboratively to help overcome the challenges and obstacles standing in your way towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.

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I’ll work closely with you to identify the sources of your struggles to help you gain better insight and help you develop coping mechanisms to better manage your symptoms. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.

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  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
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  • Latinos
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Build off your tools. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. Therapy and the work will occur during and outside of session to be most effective.


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Build off your tools. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. Therapy and the work will occur during and outside of session to be most effective.

Something to know about my approach is:

If you are looking for a therapist with a blank, neutral face who gives an occasional "mhm" while you vent for 50 minutes, I'm not your guy. I think if you're doing therapy right, it is not going to be easy. Sometimes we have to hurt to heal.

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Together, we'll cultivate your capacity for courage, compassion, and lasting change. You'll walk away with a better understanding of yourself and new tools and strategies for navigating your relationships and stressors with resilience and purpose.

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I use an eclectic style of theories and modalities to develop client-centered, realistic treatment plans. I never recommend unrealistic or unachievable treatments that don't align with your goals and vision for your ideal future.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Bisexuality
  • Church Abuse
  • Communication Skills
  • Cult Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Empowering Women
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Family Trauma
  • Family Violence
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Gender Transition
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • Gun Violence Survivors
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
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  • Parent of Sexual Abuse Survivor
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  • Professional Women
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
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