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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 Apple Valley, the suburbs of Apple Valley, other nearby places such as Rialto, San Bernardino, or anywhere else in California, 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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Sandy Kong
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walk this journey of life together. It's hard to navigate alone. I bring my life experience plus the knowledge, skills, and insight I've developed over the years into a space to co-create along with you, your experience, knowledge, and insight.

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Are you tired of code/persona switching? Feeling worn out from wearing too many masks? Are there are some underlying behaviors & emotions that don't seem to make sense but want to understand? I will honor & respect who you are as a whole human being

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Anita Sandler
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explore the patterns in your relationships that are causing you distress. We will free your mind from those repetitive thoughts, learn how to spot patterns in the moment, and give you tools to create a new path forward with your loved ones.


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explore the patterns in your relationships that are causing you distress. We will free your mind from those repetitive thoughts, learn how to spot patterns in the moment, and give you tools to create a new path forward with your loved ones.

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I help clients to recognize their strengths and help them to achieve their goals. Working collaboratively with clients, using the Cognitive Behavioral Model, I help them to understand how changing their thoughts can change the way they feel.

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  • Domestic Violence
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Jacqueline Machado
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Talk about the hard stuff that no one has ever explored with you. It will be hard and it will not be easy. I will offer you a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space that will help you reclaim your inner strength - No matter how hard it gets.


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Talk about the hard stuff that no one has ever explored with you. It will be hard and it will not be easy. I will offer you a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space that will help you reclaim your inner strength - No matter how hard it gets.

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I will guide you on a transformative journey towards self-discovery, healing and reclaiming your inner strength.

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  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
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Lynn Northrop
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Help you live your one precious life with purpose and meaning, even when you are faced with big stressors, losses and pain (physical and emotional).


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Help you live your one precious life with purpose and meaning, even when you are faced with big stressors, losses and pain (physical and emotional).

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I've been a psychologist for 20+ years. Prior to 2023, I worked in hospitals - providing care & training hundreds of young professionals to do the same. I am proud to report that the folks I trained are my biggest referral source. They trust me.

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  • Situational Grief
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Gabrielle Azmy
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We'll help you get out of that state of stress and survival mode and back to being present and engaged in your life. We will give you skills to regulate your nervous system and respond to yourself and your triggers differently.


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We'll help you get out of that state of stress and survival mode and back to being present and engaged in your life. We will give you skills to regulate your nervous system and respond to yourself and your triggers differently.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use an integrative approach, meaning that we'll do more than just talk about things. I use techniques like Brainspotting to allow you to process difficult emotions and past experiences more deeply. We'll customize your treatment for your needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
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  • Complex Trauma
  • First Responders
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
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  • Veterans/Military Families
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