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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Dr. Olivia Painter
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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.


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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.

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I am relationally focused and utilize a strengths-based lens to empower, increase resilience, and promote positive well-being. I believe therapy is a healing, safe space; a place to increase awareness and insight about the self.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • ADHD Testing
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  • LGBTQ+
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  • Postpartum Anxiety
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
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  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Stress
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Women’s Health
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Tessa Jones
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Together, we will explore themes of self-discovery, healing, resilience, and personal growth. We'll navigate challenges, foster meaningful connections, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.


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Together, we will explore themes of self-discovery, healing, resilience, and personal growth. We'll navigate challenges, foster meaningful connections, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.

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Something to know about my approach is that I focus on fostering a deep understanding of your unique experiences, empowering you to heal, grow, and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.

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  • Attachment Issues
  • Confidence
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Andre St. Hilaire
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I specialize in adults who want more out of life. I'm passionate about helping people heal from burnout and rediscover their adventurous spirit. We can explore your inner strengths, build hope and move towards what you want for the road ahead.


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I specialize in adults who want more out of life. I'm passionate about helping people heal from burnout and rediscover their adventurous spirit. We can explore your inner strengths, build hope and move towards what you want for the road ahead.

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As a therapist I see myself as a guide. The support I proved will meet you where you are at. I am here to help you discover your goals and walk alongside you as you pursue them. I work with clients in the outdoors and online.

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  • Anxiety
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Brittney Waterhouse
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Help you achieve a sense of ease in your daily life by processing unresolved emotions and patterns. You will feel calm, in control, and like you have the tools to help you get through your day from a place of strength.


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Help you achieve a sense of ease in your daily life by processing unresolved emotions and patterns. You will feel calm, in control, and like you have the tools to help you get through your day from a place of strength.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work collaboratively with my clients to help them overcome their anxiety and depression and the effects it is having on their daily lives. Together, we can get to the root of what you are struggling to create long-lasting and effective change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Aurora Fernwood
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Work to help you let go of old fears or conditioning that hold you back from feeling truly comfortable with yourself. We'll identify subtle sources of self-judgment that create suffering for you, and work to heal these on a deep level.


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Work to help you let go of old fears or conditioning that hold you back from feeling truly comfortable with yourself. We'll identify subtle sources of self-judgment that create suffering for you, and work to heal these on a deep level.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'll create an experience and space that is safe for you. I'll help you let go of old fears or conditioning from the culture that hold you back from feeling worthy. I do NOT focus on, 'What is wrong with you?' I ask, 'What has happened to you?'

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  • Abusive Relationships
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Racial Trauma
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  • Religious Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Advocacy
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  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Doubt
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  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
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