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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 Lakeland, the suburbs of Lakeland, other nearby places such as Tampa, St. Cloud, or anywhere else in Florida, 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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Figure out what is the most effective way to help you overcome your difficulties and lead a more productive and meaningful life. Through our collaborative efforts you will gain new perspectives, increased confidence and greater self acceptance.

Something to know about my approach is:

I see psychotherapy as a dialogue between two people that can yield great personal growth and transformation. By examining areas of difficulty in your life I believe that my patents can gain insights into their own maladaptive behaviors.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Bereavement
  • Cancer
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Dissatisfaction
  • Financial Stress
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Health
  • Health Anxiety
  • Helping Professionals
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Illness and Disease
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Job Stress
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • Motivation
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Procrastination
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Work Stress
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Carissa Sietsema
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Together we will explore what is meaningful in your life, face painful situations, and create an action plan so that you can live a life you value. Throughout this process I encourage transparency and open communication, as this is your life not mine


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Together we will explore what is meaningful in your life, face painful situations, and create an action plan so that you can live a life you value. Throughout this process I encourage transparency and open communication, as this is your life not mine

Something to know about my approach is:

In session we will work on understanding factors that impact our mental health and learning new skills necessary to create change. This means going beyond talking and instead taking action. All steps take will be done at your comfort level and wishes

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
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  • Trauma From Abuse
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Caroline Pace
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We will work on the issues that are most important to you in a way that fits with your style and personality. If you are struggling with life challenges and are in search of coping skills, reach out TODAY. You are not alone.


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We will work on the issues that are most important to you in a way that fits with your style and personality. If you are struggling with life challenges and are in search of coping skills, reach out TODAY. You are not alone.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a relaxed individualized approach to work with you in a way that fits with who you are. You are accepted, just as you are, no judgments, no shame. A place where you will feel safe and free to be yourself.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Communication Skills
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • First Responders
  • Loneliness
  • Men
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • New Parent
  • Overwhelm
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Professional Women
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Single Parents
  • Stress
  • Women
  • Women’s Health
  • Worrying
  • Young Women
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Stephanie Rios
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Work together on whatever's important to you. Imagine a life where you're not held back. Where you have the tools to conquer daily struggles, and where you feel a renewed sense of control and enjoyment of life. That's where I come in to help you.


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Together, we will:

Work together on whatever's important to you. Imagine a life where you're not held back. Where you have the tools to conquer daily struggles, and where you feel a renewed sense of control and enjoyment of life. That's where I come in to help you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm non-judgmental, open, understanding, and accepting. I strive to create a safe and supportive space to talk about your concerns. I try to make sure that you feel welcomed, and heard. I also like to use humor too.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Friendships
  • Grief
  • Hispanics
  • Law Enforcement
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Men
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Teachers
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Women
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Christi Lunsford
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Work through challenges you face. This is YOUR journey toward healing. We will work together to identify difficulties, barriers and explore ways to overcome them. This is your time to prioritize needs and goals while learning ways to reach them.


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Together, we will:

Work through challenges you face. This is YOUR journey toward healing. We will work together to identify difficulties, barriers and explore ways to overcome them. This is your time to prioritize needs and goals while learning ways to reach them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am direct and focused in my approach to therapy while showing compassion and validation. I value brief treatment if that fits the need but understand that some difficulties take longer to work through. I am available for as long as it is helpful.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Asian and Pacific Islanders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Skills
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Planning
  • Grief
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Job Stress
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Skills
  • Religious Identity
  • Religious Trauma
  • School Issues
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stepfamilies
  • Stress-Related Disorders
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