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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 Downey, the suburbs of Downey, other nearby places such as Bellflower, Bell Gardens, 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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We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, we will conduct a thorough assessment, understand your needs, and work with you to develop strategies and goals to guide you through accomplishing them.


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We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, we will conduct a thorough assessment, understand your needs, and work with you to develop strategies and goals to guide you through accomplishing them.

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I offer a comprehensive service for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My doctorate is in psychological traumas and affords me more resources than most in developing meaningful change.

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Create a safe & brave space to dig into an intersectional understanding of mental health: values, strengths, resilience, spirituality/religion, politics, activism, and culture—as well as experiences of discrimination and oppression.


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Create a safe & brave space to dig into an intersectional understanding of mental health: values, strengths, resilience, spirituality/religion, politics, activism, and culture—as well as experiences of discrimination and oppression.

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It's depth & narrative focus creates space to explore family, culture, gender, sexuality & their impacts such as: perfectionism, anxious thoughts, burnout, loneliness & exhaustion. Creating space to process, question, & choose anew is powerful work.

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...look at what brings you to therapy, how you'll know when you've achieved those goals; your values and priorities, and what we can do to help you get the most out of life.

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...that I draw from psychodynamic, existential, narrative, strength-based and cognitive-behavioral approaches while using imagery, metaphor, humor, and authentic interactions to help you understand important concepts and tools.

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Constance Thorsnes
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Common goals include: Increasing coping skills or feeling less overwhelmed; Increasing insight about behavior and feelings; Greater self-acceptance; and Processing past trauma such as the loss of a parent.


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Common goals include: Increasing coping skills or feeling less overwhelmed; Increasing insight about behavior and feelings; Greater self-acceptance; and Processing past trauma such as the loss of a parent.

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My perspective is this, if you are feeling upset often, not recovering from hurt feelings, feeling stuck, and you wonder if things could get better, we should talk. I can help you develop skills and a game plan.

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Dr. Jen Bachtold
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Explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to make progress and adjust the therapy approach as needed and as goals are met! If you are unsure of therapy, we will explore it together to assist you on your journey!


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Together, we will:

Explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to make progress and adjust the therapy approach as needed and as goals are met! If you are unsure of therapy, we will explore it together to assist you on your journey!

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a humanistic, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral model that puts you first and includes CBT, ACT, IPT, strength-based, trauma-focused, culturally-sensitive, relapse prevention, and motivational interviewing.

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  • Depression
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