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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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  • Grief
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  • High-Functioning Anxiety
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  • LGBTQ+
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  • Medical Trauma
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Relationship Trauma
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  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Stress
  • Traumatic Loss
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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
  • Burnout
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  • Depression
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Life Balance
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Maggie Eastman
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set goals, create an actionable plan to reach goals, and continue to evaluate the process and where we're seeing success. We'll also look at ways to practice maintaining outside of therapy sessions. I also encourage a lot of identity work.


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set goals, create an actionable plan to reach goals, and continue to evaluate the process and where we're seeing success. We'll also look at ways to practice maintaining outside of therapy sessions. I also encourage a lot of identity work.

Something to know about my approach is:

I like to bring brain science into therapy to help clients understand what will help them be successful in making changes. I will always ask what the best use of our time is, and my clients control the direction of their therapy.

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  • Adjustment Disorders
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  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
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  • Political Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relationship Distress
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  • Situational Stress
  • Suicide loss
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Work Stress
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Angela K Jacobs
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identity the history that has lead to your current struggle. We will desensitize the trauma and the anxieties of your past without having to relive it. We will find the underlying issues preventing you from fulfilling your goals.


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identity the history that has lead to your current struggle. We will desensitize the trauma and the anxieties of your past without having to relive it. We will find the underlying issues preventing you from fulfilling your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am direct and emphasize making meaning and connection to illuminate the struggles. My holistic approach empowers mind, body, and spirit to find the disconnection and incongruences leading to pain.

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  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
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  • Medical Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
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  • Trauma From Abuse
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Improve your quality of life in an empowering, profound manner at a pace that feels right for you.


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Improve your quality of life in an empowering, profound manner at a pace that feels right for you.

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I use cognitive behavioral approaches for symptom alleviation and narrative therapy for longer term issues. Clients will feel heard and fully seen by Dr. Lee. With time, this safe virtual setting will be a place for relief and healing.

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