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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 El Cajon, the suburbs of El Cajon, other nearby places such as National City, San Diego, 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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My approach is collaborative and compassionate. As your therapist, I will honor your journey and walk alongside you through the sadness, mess, and despair to find your spark again.

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Together, we will examine the things that cause you to feel stuck and look at them without judgement. We will find ways to help you move through the thoughts and memories that hold you back

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I bring curiosity and often some humor into the therapy room. I'm told that I can also be direct, in a comforting way. I use EMDR, Mindfulness, Talk Therapy and positive visualization to help set the direction of therapy when needed.

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I offer an integrated approach which blends the techniques of depth hypnosis with a psychotherapeutic approach. This allows depth work while also keeping in mind the family system and the way our internalized beliefs guide our life.

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find deep healing and sustainable relief from the many manifestations of anxiety, the "inner critic" and traumatic stress: overthinking, perfectionism, being on "high alert", battered self-esteem, chronic worry, burnout and rejection sensitivity.

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I offer super-effective tools that you can use immediately to find day-to-day relief and calm, while using trauma-informed therapeutic modalities to heal and address the underlying issues - both internal and external - that contribute to your pain.

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Breakthrough trauma and get you feel better about yourself fast. The talk therapy part breaks down many problems that are influenced by societal/cultural pressures while the somatic work helps heal trauma, attachment wounds, and performance issues.


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Breakthrough trauma and get you feel better about yourself fast. The talk therapy part breaks down many problems that are influenced by societal/cultural pressures while the somatic work helps heal trauma, attachment wounds, and performance issues.

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I work with adults and teens who struggle with neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism) & complex trauma. I use a unique talk therapy as well as an effective deep brain-based therapy called Brainspotting. I use unique and modern therapeutic methods.

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