The invisible scars are real and it’s okay for helpers to need help.

I’ve got your back!

Most people don't understand what you do, the shit you see, the risks you take.  They don't understand what stays with you, what doesn't go away. They don't understand why you sometimes get cold or distant when you are coping and processing. That dark humor or numbness we sometimes have to get through a scene or the day. But I do and I also know we need to process stuff we see or go through.

As a first responder, you’re exposed to stress and trauma day in and day out. You’re the one who takes care of and supports everyone else but when it comes to you, who takes care of you and supports you? Who do you lean on? Are you the one who shuts down and refuses to reach out for help because you’re “fine”?

The reality is that the high-stress demands and vicarious trauma associated with the job put first responders at a higher risk for depression, anxiety, and suicide than the rest of the population. That’s just the reality of it. And that puts YOU right up there in the statistics, even if you are “fine”. If you haven’t already gotten the hint, let me say it again; Invisible scars are real and it’s okay for helpers to ask for help. Let it go, I’ve got your back! .

As a mom of a peace officer, someone with a background in law enforcement, and friends and family who are 1st responders, I’ve been there and seen it first hand. I know the toll this career can take. Because of that, I got specialized training as a first responder therapist because this is something very close to my heart.

I offer:

• A deep understanding of the culture

• Flexible scheduling for your unpredictable life

• Absolute confidentiality to protect your privacy as a public servant

So what are you waiting for?

You are worth investing in.