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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 La Mesa, the suburbs of La Mesa, other nearby places such as Chula Vista, National City, 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 with my clients. I enjoy working with them on ensuring that their goals are what we work together towards.

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  • Acute Stress
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  • Burnout
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Timothy Malone
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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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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

Something to know about my approach is:

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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  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Gabrielle Azmy
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We'll give you skills to regulate your nervous system, identify what contributes to the things you struggle with, and how to teach you ways to respond to yourself with compassion and build a sense of agency to get you in touch with the life you want.


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We'll give you skills to regulate your nervous system, identify what contributes to the things you struggle with, and how to teach you ways to respond to yourself with compassion and build a sense of agency to get you in touch with the life you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

We're going to work to understand how trauma and stress are held in your body and mind, which means that we'll do more than just talk about things. We'll create a customized treatment plan and do depth oriented work to create lasting change.

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  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • First Responders
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Relationship Trauma
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  • Sexual Abuse
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Focus on what’s important to you and help you see blind spots to meet your life and internal goals more effectively.

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Direct, solution-focused, and emotionally available.

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  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Issues
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Working together on your stressors, thoughts, and needs no topic is out of bounds.


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Working together on your stressors, thoughts, and needs no topic is out of bounds.

Something to know about my approach is:

The approach I most commonly use with my client is Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed approach.

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  • Cultural Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Religious Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
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