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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. Whether you are located in downtown Norfolk, East Ghent, Edgewater, Hunters Square, or even South Norfolk, 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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Jenna Ham
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Together we can work towards navigating life’s challenges and identifying areas for growth, empowerment, and healing. I pull techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy.


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Together we can work towards navigating life’s challenges and identifying areas for growth, empowerment, and healing. I pull techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy.

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My approach is holistic, genuine, and evidence-based. My intention is to cultivate a healing environment conducive to processing my client’s personal experiences. I utilize a person centered approach, focused on meeting clients where they are.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • First Responders
  • High Anxiety
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  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Distress
  • Veterans/Military Families
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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Women
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  • Career Change
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Racism
  • Relationships
  • Stress
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  • Work-Life Balance
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Anna Darbonne
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use cutting-edge science and complementary healing interventions that empower you to genuinely love yourself & your life, transform grief & challenging experiences into meaningful growth opportunities, laugh, and live with greater ease & fulfillment.


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use cutting-edge science and complementary healing interventions that empower you to genuinely love yourself & your life, transform grief & challenging experiences into meaningful growth opportunities, laugh, and live with greater ease & fulfillment.

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I tailor each session to your needs and personal style. I'll listen, help you gain clarity on what you want/need/feel, share suggestions/tools/skills, challenge you to make desired changes, remind you of your value, and companion you on your journey.

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  • Celebrities and Public Figures
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You can feel free to discuss any topic needed. I will discuss topics including core beliefs, emotion management, cognitive restructuring, acceptance, mindfulness, and being intentional.


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You can feel free to discuss any topic needed. I will discuss topics including core beliefs, emotion management, cognitive restructuring, acceptance, mindfulness, and being intentional.

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While working with me you can expect me to be open-minded, encouraging, and empathetic, however, also challenging. My goal is to listen, assist with processing life situations, and provide tools to move forward from challenges.

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  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relationship Skills
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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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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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
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Dr. Kailyn Bobb, PsyD remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Caroli...