You run toward the danger. But who checks on you?
Therapy for first responders carrying trauma, burnout, and the emotional cost of being the one everyone depends on.
You see the worst and you're expected to walk it off.
People think you’re built for it. But trauma doesn’t care how tough you are. Eventually, it finds a way to break through the armor.
Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive calls/scenes
Numbness, rage, or emotional shutdown
Trouble sleeping or needing substances to calm down
Guilt or shame after incidents even if you “did everything right”
Feeling disconnected from family, your body, or life
The constant fear that one mistake could cost everything
You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine.
I specialize in working with those who hold the line - firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, law enforcement, dispatchers, and corrections officers.
I understand the culture of silence, the fear of vulnerability, and the trauma no one talks about. Therapy with me isn’t about talking feelings to death it’s about taking your power back.
In our work, we’ll focus on:
Processing traumatic calls and cumulative stress
Regulating the nervous system without shutting down
Redefining strength without silence
Building boundaries that don’t feel like weakness
Reconnecting to your body, values, and life outside the job
You don’t have to explain the job. I already understand it.
I’ve actually trained for it myself but then pursued a different path…. this one. I then trained extensively to learn how to support first responders. I speak the language, understand the culture, and know the weight that comes with the badge, the uniform, and the families.
So, you don’t have to “start at the beginning.”
We start where you are - right now.
For the Families Who Serve Without the Badge
You didn’t wear the uniform but you carry the cost.
Spouses, partners, and families of first responders are often the emotional landing zone for trauma that’s never been spoken. You’re expected to be understanding, patient, and strong, but where’s your space to fall apart?
I work with:
Spouses and partners navigating anger, silence, and emotional distance
Parents and children impacted by secondary trauma or fear
Families coping with the aftermath of high-risk work
You deserve support, too. You’re holding more than anyone sees, and you don’t have to hold it alone.
What Clients Often Report:
Feeling more present and less reactive at home
Relief from flashbacks, shutdown, or guilt
More emotional range, not just “on” or “off”
Stronger relationships without having to explain the job
The ability to actually rest, not just crash